Bert Carrick, Jr, 79
LANSING, Mich. — Bert Edward Carrick Jr., 79, passed away Feb. 22, 2015, in Lansing, Mich., with family at his side.
Bert was born Sept. 27, 1935, in Marion, Mich., the son of Bert Sr. and Vera (Jenkins) Carrick. Bert graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1953 and continued his education at Davenport University. Bert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Foster, on Jan. 17, 1958, in Alma, Mich. He was co-owner and president of Bonnavilla Homes in Nebraska, then moved to Texas in 1986 and was a salesman for 20 years for Phillips Industries, selling doors and windows.
He later moved to Tennessee in 2006 and retired in 2009. Bert then moved to back to Michigan to retire to the family homestead to enjoy his golden years with the love of his life. Bert was an adoring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed coaching football, baseball and wrestling. He was very actively involved in the Boy Scouts, as a leader, while his sons were growing up. He loved to watch and be involved in his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and lives. Bert was an extensive traveler for business and pleasure. He traveled to 49 states and over 20 countries. He will be dearly missed.
Bert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Karen "Kay" of Edmore, Mich.; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Bert III and Linda of Franklin, Tenn.; Brett and Diana of Dallas, Texas; Brad and Vicki, and Barry, all of Grand Island; and Brook and Cindy of Leander, Texas; a daughter, Kristin of Edmore, Mich.; 14 loving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, who he loved dearly; brothers and sisters, Dale (Pat) Carrick of Missouri; Ellen Markham of Winn, Mich.; Ron (Louise) Carrick of Lansing, Mich.; Nina (Wayne) Woodrow of Vestaburg, Mich.; and Nancy (Phil) Fox of Montana.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ida Sandusky.
A celebration of life memorial service was held Feb. 25, 2015, at Community of Christ Church, Vestaburg, Mich., with Minister Ray Persall officiating.
Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the wishes of the family.
--The Grand Island Independent, February 26, 2015
LANSING, Mich. — Bert Edward Carrick Jr., 79, passed away Feb. 22, 2015, in Lansing, Mich., with family at his side.
Bert was born Sept. 27, 1935, in Marion, Mich., the son of Bert Sr. and Vera (Jenkins) Carrick. Bert graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1953 and continued his education at Davenport University. Bert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Foster, on Jan. 17, 1958, in Alma, Mich. He was co-owner and president of Bonnavilla Homes in Nebraska, then moved to Texas in 1986 and was a salesman for 20 years for Phillips Industries, selling doors and windows.
He later moved to Tennessee in 2006 and retired in 2009. Bert then moved to back to Michigan to retire to the family homestead to enjoy his golden years with the love of his life. Bert was an adoring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed coaching football, baseball and wrestling. He was very actively involved in the Boy Scouts, as a leader, while his sons were growing up. He loved to watch and be involved in his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and lives. Bert was an extensive traveler for business and pleasure. He traveled to 49 states and over 20 countries. He will be dearly missed.
Bert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Karen "Kay" of Edmore, Mich.; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Bert III and Linda of Franklin, Tenn.; Brett and Diana of Dallas, Texas; Brad and Vicki, and Barry, all of Grand Island; and Brook and Cindy of Leander, Texas; a daughter, Kristin of Edmore, Mich.; 14 loving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, who he loved dearly; brothers and sisters, Dale (Pat) Carrick of Missouri; Ellen Markham of Winn, Mich.; Ron (Louise) Carrick of Lansing, Mich.; Nina (Wayne) Woodrow of Vestaburg, Mich.; and Nancy (Phil) Fox of Montana.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ida Sandusky.
A celebration of life memorial service was held Feb. 25, 2015, at Community of Christ Church, Vestaburg, Mich., with Minister Ray Persall officiating.
Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the wishes of the family.
--The Grand Island Independent, February 26, 2015
Bert Carrick, Jr, 79
LANSING, Mich. — Bert Edward Carrick Jr., 79, passed away Feb. 22, 2015, in Lansing, Mich., with family at his side.
Bert was born Sept. 27, 1935, in Marion, Mich., the son of Bert Sr. and Vera (Jenkins) Carrick. Bert graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1953 and continued his education at Davenport University. Bert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Foster, on Jan. 17, 1958, in Alma, Mich. He was co-owner and president of Bonnavilla Homes in Nebraska, then moved to Texas in 1986 and was a salesman for 20 years for Phillips Industries, selling doors and windows.
He later moved to Tennessee in 2006 and retired in 2009. Bert then moved to back to Michigan to retire to the family homestead to enjoy his golden years with the love of his life. Bert was an adoring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed coaching football, baseball and wrestling. He was very actively involved in the Boy Scouts, as a leader, while his sons were growing up. He loved to watch and be involved in his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and lives. Bert was an extensive traveler for business and pleasure. He traveled to 49 states and over 20 countries. He will be dearly missed.
Bert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Karen "Kay" of Edmore, Mich.; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Bert III and Linda of Franklin, Tenn.; Brett and Diana of Dallas, Texas; Brad and Vicki, and Barry, all of Grand Island; and Brook and Cindy of Leander, Texas; a daughter, Kristin of Edmore, Mich.; 14 loving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, who he loved dearly; brothers and sisters, Dale (Pat) Carrick of Missouri; Ellen Markham of Winn, Mich.; Ron (Louise) Carrick of Lansing, Mich.; Nina (Wayne) Woodrow of Vestaburg, Mich.; and Nancy (Phil) Fox of Montana.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ida Sandusky.
A celebration of life memorial service was held Feb. 25, 2015, at Community of Christ Church, Vestaburg, Mich., with Minister Ray Persall officiating.
Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the wishes of the family.
--The Grand Island Independent, February 26, 2015
LANSING, Mich. — Bert Edward Carrick Jr., 79, passed away Feb. 22, 2015, in Lansing, Mich., with family at his side.
Bert was born Sept. 27, 1935, in Marion, Mich., the son of Bert Sr. and Vera (Jenkins) Carrick. Bert graduated from Vestaburg High School in 1953 and continued his education at Davenport University. Bert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Foster, on Jan. 17, 1958, in Alma, Mich. He was co-owner and president of Bonnavilla Homes in Nebraska, then moved to Texas in 1986 and was a salesman for 20 years for Phillips Industries, selling doors and windows.
He later moved to Tennessee in 2006 and retired in 2009. Bert then moved to back to Michigan to retire to the family homestead to enjoy his golden years with the love of his life. Bert was an adoring husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed coaching football, baseball and wrestling. He was very actively involved in the Boy Scouts, as a leader, while his sons were growing up. He loved to watch and be involved in his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and lives. Bert was an extensive traveler for business and pleasure. He traveled to 49 states and over 20 countries. He will be dearly missed.
Bert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Karen "Kay" of Edmore, Mich.; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Bert III and Linda of Franklin, Tenn.; Brett and Diana of Dallas, Texas; Brad and Vicki, and Barry, all of Grand Island; and Brook and Cindy of Leander, Texas; a daughter, Kristin of Edmore, Mich.; 14 loving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, who he loved dearly; brothers and sisters, Dale (Pat) Carrick of Missouri; Ellen Markham of Winn, Mich.; Ron (Louise) Carrick of Lansing, Mich.; Nina (Wayne) Woodrow of Vestaburg, Mich.; and Nancy (Phil) Fox of Montana.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ida Sandusky.
A celebration of life memorial service was held Feb. 25, 2015, at Community of Christ Church, Vestaburg, Mich., with Minister Ray Persall officiating.
Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider the wishes of the family.
--The Grand Island Independent, February 26, 2015
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