1980 – 2011

 Mike Campbell, 31, passed away on November 10, 2011 at his home in Boise.  Mike entered this world early on March 17, 1980 at St. Lukes Regional Medical Center’s in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Boise.  A celebration of Mike’s life will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, 518 N. 8^th Street, Boise, ID 83702.  The Rev. David Wettstein will officiate.  Reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

Mike began working at Albertson’s on Broadway after school at the age of 16 as a courtesy clerk.  He was recently promoted to the Customer Service Manager.  It was at Albertson’s that Mike met his fiancé and mother of his child, Sarah Johnson.

Based on Mike’s 15 years of experience at Albertson’s, he provided volunteer services to one of his favorite causes, the Second Chance Building Materials Center, a social venture of Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships (SHIP).  He developed a new and much improved cash control system to assist in SHIP’s green jobs training program.

Mike graduated from his beloved Boise High School in May of 1998.  During his childhood and teen years he played soccer and basketball.  Mike traveled to Sweden and Amsterdam for two weeks in 1995 to play soccer.  During his senior year he played football for Boise High in the fall of 1997.  His proudest football moments as a football player are when the Braves beat Borah and when he earned the “stick of the week” award in the game against Meridian High School when he stopped touchdown on a punt return as the kicker.  Mike was a Bronco Nation fanatic throughout his life.

On April 13, 2006, Mike welcomed his son, Jaymen Timothy Campbell into his life. Mike was head over heels in love with his son.  He was involved in every aspect of Jaymen’s life.  He cherished each and every moment he had with his son.  We know Mike will be looking out for Jaymen from up above.

Mike is survived by his son Jaymen, his brother Steven Campbell and his mother, Melanie Curtis, his niece Gracie Barber, and nephews, Damian Barber, Adrian Barber and Tristan Barber, Uncle W. Brian and Aunt Diane Curtis. 

Mike was preceded in death by his Grandfather Bill D. Curtis and Grandmother Merle Curtis. 

The family requests no flowers, but suggests memorials may be made on behalf of the Jaymen Campbell Education Fund, c/o SHIP, PO Box 8803, Boise, ID 83707. Friends and family members please to go to www.mikeypat.com and post their favorite memories, pictures wonderful person Mike was and videos of Mike so that Jaymen can know how much we all loved Mike and what a warm and caring person he became.

To Donate to Jaumen Campbell's Education Fund please click on the Network For Good Logo and designate that your donation to be used for Jaymen's Education Fund. Thank You

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Melanie Curtis is The Executive Director of Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships (SHIP).

Melanie received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Boise State University in 1986 and her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 1990. Throughout her career, Melanie has exemplified excellence in social work practice, making exceptional contributions to meeting the housing needs of low-income Idahoans. In 2004, Melanie was the National Association of Social Workers Idaho Chapter Social Worker of the Year.

Beginning in 1996, Melanie turned her attention to the housing needs of vulnerable populations, serving initially as Homeless Programs Coordinator for Idaho Housing and Finance Association and later as Resource Development Specialist for the Boise City Ada County Housing Authority. In 2000, Melanie’s work was recognized by a Department of Housing and Urban Development of Best Practices Award for developing collaborative partnerships through the Continuum of Care process.

Melanie started SHIP in March of 2001 and opened the first Idaho Oxford Clean and Sober House in August 2001.

In 2007, Melanie was one of the Boise award winners of the Women's and Children's Alliance Tribute to Women in Industry.

Second Chance Building Materials Center

In May of 2005, SHIP opened the Second Chance Building Materials Center in Boise’s Linen District to create jobs for persons in recovery and to further SHIP's Mission. The Center employs many of the current and/or former residents of SHIP housing. The store was one of five companies to win Boise’s 2006 annual EnviroGuard Award. Also in 2006, United Vision of Idaho awarded Second Chance Building Materials Center their Progressive Business of the Year award.