MICHAEL THOMAS HARRISON
Saline
Michael Thomas Harrison, 49, of Saline died Jan. 15, 2008, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born Sept. 8, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Pat and Rosie (Rowland) Harrison.
On Feb. 14, 1995, in Saline, he married Nancy J. Pope, and she survives.
Mr. Harrison loved hunting, fishing, stockcar racing, motocross racing and hockey.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his son, Michael Patrick Harrison of Saline; his parents, Pat and Rosie Harrison of Hemet, Calif.; sister, Wendy (David) Smith of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Terrianne (Mike) Nixson of Bermuda; brother, Keith Harrison of Lancaster, Calif.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norma and Richard Pope of Saline; sister-in-law, Lynn Pope of Grass Lake; brother-in-law, Dan (Jackie) Pope of Tecumseh; and brother-in-law, Larry Guenther of Munith.
Other survivors include many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Richard Harrison, and his brother, Robert J. Harrison.
Memorial services were held Jan. 21 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saline. The Rev. Mark Smith officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Mr. Harrison's name.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline.
FRANK JAMES RIGGS
Saline
Frank James Riggs, 93, of Saline died Jan. 17, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 9, 1914, the son of Harold and Ruth Riggs. On Sept. 9, 1938, he married the love of his life, Shirley Bock.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 69 years; children, Joe (Sue) Riggs, Karen (Dick) Mort and Trudy (Bill) Bell; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Riggs was a farmer and also worked at the University of Michigan. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Saline, where a memorial service was held Monday. The Rev. James Tuttle officiated.
Envelopes are available for Arbor Hospice and the Methodist church.
Arrangements were by Muehlig Chapel in Ann Arbor.
TOM MOEBS
Twain Harte, Calif.
Formerly of Milan
Tom Moebs, 68, of Twain Harte, Calif., died Jan. 15, 2008. He was born March 26, 1939, in Ann Arbor, and he grew up in Milan. He was the son of William and Evelyn Moebs.
Mr. Moebs graduated from Milan High School in 1957 and moved to Mercury, Nev., to work at the Nevada Test Site in 1962, where he met and married his wife, Pat Webster.
Mr. Moebs and his family later moved to California, where he owned and operated 7-Eleven franchises in Stockton and Oakdale before moving to Twain Harte in 1992. He owned and operated a 7-Eleven franchise in Twain Harte until his retirement in February 2007.
Mr. Moebs took great pride in helping the community of Twain Harte. He organized an annual Christmas Shopping Spree for needy children for the past 14 years.
Mr. Moebs is survived by his wife, Pat, of 45 years; his son, Bill (Suzie) Moebs, and grandchildren, Haley, Billy and Scotty of Sacramento, Calif.; his son, Tom (Bernita) Moebs and grandchildren, Brian, Daniel and Riley of Modesto, Calif.; his brother, William Moebs of Henderson, Nev.; and his sister, Susan (Gale) Polter of Dundee.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. A celebration of life was held Jan. 21 in Twain Harte, Calif.
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