Thomas (Tom Terrific) Carrigan age 58 of Vermontville, MI traded earth for heaven Thursday, November 20, 2014 following an unexpected heart attack. It is with great sorrow-in that he will be sorely missed-mixed with joy-knowing that to be absent with from the body is to be present with the Lord-that Tom's family announces his death. Tom was born in Detroit in 1956 to Owen and Dorthy (Miller) Carrigan living there until high school age. His family bought a farm on Valley Highway, where he grew up loving the outdoors, working for farmers and tinkering with tractor pulling. Tom worked the Village of Vermontville and Trowbridge Service along with several other jobs before becoming a pipefitter at GM, from whence he retired after 30 years of service in 2008. He married Kathy Saal in 1980 and the couple reared three children: Holly (Paul) Berkimer of Vermontville, Ben (Amanda) Carrigan of Negaunee and Jason (Erin) Carrigan of Grand Rapids.
Tom is also survived by his sister Eileen (Brice) Feighner, brother Timothy Carrigan, six grandchildren: Owen, Emma and soon to be born baby boy & Oliver, Maggie and Alaia. Tom loved his children dearly and was a wonderful dad, but grandchildren were his special delight. All the grandkids adored him and he will be greatly missed. Tom loved children in general and was really a kid at heart in that he never lost his delight in God's creation.
Tom dreamed of extreme car projects and in retirement fulfilled one in building a WWII aircraft-engine-powered car. He had great fun talking with people and showing it. In retirement he and Kathy also started a plant nursery and he enjoyed growing "his ornamental grass."
Over the years Tom helped with Boy Scouts and Sunday School. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Above all, Tom loved the Lord and the Spirit of the Lord showed through him in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and a little bit of self-control. Visitation will be held Monday, November 24th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home, 9200 East M-79, Nashville, MI 49073. The funeral service will be Tuesday November 25th at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 8950 East M-79, Nashville, MI with dinner to follow at the church.
Tissue donation was handled by Gift of Life Michigan. Contact : Kathy Carrigan 7338 W Kinsel
Vermontville, MI 49096 517-726-0026.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our websit at www.danielsfuneralhome.net