May 30 1942 April 7 2020
Walter’s Obituary In loving memory of Walter Clio Costigan, a man loved by many; a truly loving, supportive husband, father, brother and grandfather. Someone who never met a stranger he wouldn’t soon call friend. A man who was generous with his time, friendship, and affection. Walt was born to Ruth Williams and Clio “Tim” Costigan on May 30, 1942, in Frankfort, Michigan. Soon after his mother’s death in 1955, he was welcomed into the home of Gene and Irene Orr who helped him become the man he was to become. He went to Baker Business College in Muskegon for two years, and in July 1962, he entered the US Army and was stationed at Fort Briggs, North Carolina. After serving three years, he was honorably discharged. He was then hired on to General Motors in Flint, Michigan. Walt met the love of his life, Sandra Stanton, in late 1964, and they were married on July 9, 1966. Soon after, they welcomed a daughter and son in 1967 and another daughter in 1968. Life was busy and always changing. In his spare time, Walt enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son and other family members. He passed along his love for reading to his children and grandchildren. He spent many enjoyable hours working word finds, watching Westerns, M*A*S*H, cartoons, and binge-watching the Hallmark Channel. Soon the kids were all grown. After 30 years at General Motors he retired, built his dream home in Thompsonville, Michigan, and then came the real fun… Grandchildren! He was the proudest grandfather. Each of his seven grandchildren held a special place in his heart. There was nothing he loved more than spending time with them! When the grandkids were busy, he enjoyed traveling through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Sandy in their little red Mustang. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Tim Costigan, Ruth Moore, Gene and Irene Orr; sisters, Beatrice Costigan, Lois Jean Elston, Patricia Smith, and Sharon Custer; and brothers, Clio Costigan, Luman Costigan and Michael Moore He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Sandra Costigan; his loving Dashshund, Tootsie; brother, Shorty O’Blenis and wife, Helen of Thompsonville, Michigan; sisters, Jodie Collins of Columbus, Ohio, Kathleen Broder of Traverse City, Michigan, and Beverly & William Johnson of Traverse City, Michigan; son, Timothy Costigan and wife Tammy of East Tawas, Michigan; daughter, Melissa Wiege and husband Dan of Loveland, Colorado; daughter, Mary Ellen Pratt and husband Paul of Lennon, Michigan; grandchildren, Ruth & Nicholas Townsend of Loveland, Colorado, Benjamin & Ana McConnell of Loveland, Colorado, Jessica & Steve Sewell of Fort Collins, Colorado, Katherine McConnell of Loveland, Colorado, Kyle Costigan of East Tawas, Michigan, Kayla Costigan of East Tawas, Michigan, and Tim Reed of Thompsonville, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Gavin McConnell and Daphne Townsend of Loveland, Colorado; and many beloved nieces and nephews. No public services are planned at this time. The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements. www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Walter Clio Costigan May 30 1942 April 7 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Beulah, state: Michigan