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“I remember having Mike in one of my classes. He was a friend to everyone. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family...Read More »
1 of 38 | Posted by: Yvette Vasquez Ojeda - Mansfield, TX

“His last conversations were filled with gratitude and contentment. Not with words but you just saw it and felt it.                      ...Read More »
2 of 38 | Posted by: Chs friend

“We started looking forward to what polyester surprise  that was transpiring. I know now we were all in secret admiration that He  knew he was...Read More »
3 of 38 | Posted by: Chs friend continued

“Eller made us laugh....at ourselves. He picked up on our idiosyncrasies with ease. He helped us all be rediculius. We all acted so stupid especially...Read More »
4 of 38 | Posted by: Friend CHS grad

“Mike was one of the most warm-hearted and selfless people I knew. He went out of his way to opened his heart and home to me. Nicknamed Uncle Mike,...Read More »
5 of 38 | Posted by: Scott Wener - Chicago, IL

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May God give you comfort and Peace. ”
6 of 38 | Posted by: Lana & Terry Wade - Cleburne, TX

“All my memories of Mike are wonderful and are ones I will always treasure! He has enriched my life in many ways-for that I will always be grateful....Read More »
7 of 38 | Posted by: Michelle Adomaitis - FL

“Dear Patsy, Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you now. Anna Marie and I are heading to 6:30 p.m. Mass on this Ash Wednesday, we will...Read More »
8 of 38 | Posted by: David A. Lockwood - Shreveport, LA

“To Mike's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. God needed Mike in heaven and He called him home. You will have an...Read More »
9 of 38 | Posted by: Robbie Ellis - Coppell, TX

“Even though I knew Mike growing up, we really became friends in our Spanish class at CHS. Mike and Gregg Frizzell started calling me "Rhoda" and it...Read More »
10 of 38 | Posted by: Rhonda Lamm Mears - Cleburne, TX

“Memories of Mike...the wickedly funny, wonderfully sweet, fiercely competitive, and touchingly kind guy I had the great pleasure of having in my life...Read More »
11 of 38 | Posted by: Gina Hengst - Jacksonville, FL

“I'm very sorry for your loss. May the God of all peace comfort you during this time of loss. ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: Brent Jones - Keller, TX - Friend

“We are so sorry to hear the devasting news about Michael Don. He was such a sweet guy and I have many fond memories of us playing at the lake when we...Read More »
13 of 38 | Posted by: Marcy Eller Lilley - CA - cousin

“My heart is saddened and I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mike as Eller, the very sweet guy who could always make you laugh and never had an...Read More »
14 of 38 | Posted by: Stacie Woodrum Croft - TX

“So very devasting to hear the new of Michael Don's accident. He was such a sweet guy-I remember our happy times playing when we were young children...Read More »
15 of 38 | Posted by: Marcy Eller Lilley - CA - cousin

“To Mike's Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I first met Mike as a colleague at American Airlines and we soon became...Read More »
16 of 38 | Posted by: daniel heath - trophy club, TX

“My thoughts are with Mike's family - I'm so saddened to hear of his passing. I remember that it was always fun going to work while Mike was there. ...Read More »
17 of 38 | Posted by: Thanet Flint - Arlington, TX

“Dear Don, Patsy, Donna and the rest of the family, We are so sorry to hear about Mike. Our memories go back to Lake Granbury during those fun...Read More »
18 of 38 | Posted by: Denise Jones - Cleburne, TX

“I'm so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a great friend and definitely the funniest guy I've ever know! We would spend hours talking...Read More »
19 of 38 | Posted by: Dayton Wade - Flower Mound, TX

“Patsy, I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved son. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God comfort you now and in...Read More »
20 of 38 | Posted by: Linda Warford Welch - Gorman, TX

“I will forever remember mike eller wearing the ugliest, most different, most flammable material retro looking shirt I've ever seen in high school. He...Read More »
21 of 38 | Posted by: Cleburne graduate - Friend

“My deepest condolences to Mike's family. Mike was a great co-worker and will be remembered as always being positive and upbeat. Very enjoyable person...Read More »
22 of 38 | Posted by: Curt Bass - Euless, TX

“Mike was the most unique person that I have ever met! He had the ability to bring laughter to friends and strangers effortlessly! He had an...Read More »
23 of 38 | Posted by: Gregg Frizzell - Rockwall, TX

“So sorry for your loss. Our memories of Mike will be his SMILE. We last saw him at the class reunion and he was smiling from ear to ear. I have a...Read More »
24 of 38 | Posted by: Nubbin and Toni (Fuller) Ayars - TX

“Donna and Jim, We are thinking about you and your family during this great time of loss. Joe and Annette Johnson... ”
25 of 38 | Posted by: Joe & Annette Johnson - NC

“You will be missed Mike. God Bless. ”
26 of 38 | Posted by: Mark & Robin Frizzell

“You will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers for you all. ”
27 of 38 | Posted by: Tracy Hill Zaehringer

“Patsy and Donna, My heart is breaking with sorrow over the passing of Mike. I have great memories of him and the impact he had on our lives. He...Read More »
28 of 38 | Posted by: JoAnne Frizzell - Cleburne, TX

“My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed so very much. KK ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: Kelly King - Prosper, TX - friend

“I do not have a single bad memory of Mike. He was always happy, funny, and part of everything. He had such a fun spirit, even when you would beat...Read More »
30 of 38 | Posted by: Steven Bradbury - Fort Worth, TX

“Patsy, I can't tell you how sorry I am to learn of the loss of your son. My heart breaks for you. May the Great Comforter be near you and...Read More »
31 of 38 | Posted by: Edwena Fitzgerald - Longview, TX

“Patsy, We are so sorry for the loss of your son-please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God cover you with his love during...Read More »
32 of 38 | Posted by: Mel and Elaine Herweck

“Patsy, you are in my prayers. Stay strong. I can't find the words to express my sorrow. God bless you. Love, Pat ”
33 of 38 | Posted by: Patricia Eschberger Speake - TX

“Patsy, I just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you. ”
34 of 38 | Posted by: Fredda Lamb Jolley - TX - Friend

“To Mike's Family, Patsy, Donna and Mr. Eller, my deepest condolences on the loss of your son/brother. He was a beautiful soul that touched many...Read More »
35 of 38 | Posted by: AlexAndrea DeLeon - Dallas, TX

“Mike you will be missed beyond words. The lives you touched is astounding. There is a hole in my heart as my friend is gone. You have and always had...Read More »
36 of 38 | Posted by: AlexAndrea DeLeon - Dallas, TX, TX

“Prayers to all you are in my thoughts ”
37 of 38 | Posted by: Paula Bettis - whitney, TX

“As your funeral director I appreciate you allowing me to serve you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you in...Read More »
38 of 38 | Posted by: Diana M. Tameris - Kennedale, TX


FORT WORTH -- Michael Don Eller passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Survivors: father, Don Eller; mother, Patsy Swindle; sister, Donna Thompson; brother-in-law, Jim White; Aunts, Angela Eller, Trudy Nail Davenport, Martha and husband Elmer Goldsmith; Uncle, J.D. and wife, Sydney Eller.

Emerald Hills Funeral Home
Kennedale, 817-572-1681