Ethan Ray Messenger

Kyle Ray Messenger and his young son, Ethan Ray Messenger, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died together in a fire in their home on December 9, 2018. Kyle was born May 24, 1988, in Howell, Michigan, and Ethan was born February 15, 2013, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Kyle’s family moved to Drummond Island when he was a toddler. He attended DeTour schools where he was very outgoing and had fun with his many friends. After high school he attended NCCER (heavy equipment trade school) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He worked for several companies installing 300’ tall wind turbines. He and his girlfriend, Morgan, lived like gypsies working together in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, North Carolina, Nebraska, and Oregon, before settling on Drummond Island with their young sons. On Drummond, he has been working for Drummond Island Yacht Haven. He was a super great Daddy. Ethan was attending Kindergarten at Drummond Island Elementary School. He loved playing with his brother, Ashton, and was interested in American Ninja Warriors. He could swim like a fish and loved being outdoors. Lego’s were a favorite inside activity and he loved going to school. Ethan had pet ducks, Lucky and Ducky, and a cat named George. He was a precious child with a kind caring heart. Kyle and Ethan are survived by Kyle’s girlfriend and Ethan’s mother, Morgan Ashley Harsin; Kyle’s son and Ethan’s brother, Ashton Messenger; Kyle’s parents, Kim Henry Messenger and Donna Jean (Reed) Messenger, both of Drummond Island; Kyle’s sister, Somer (Paul) Batman of Drummond Island; brother, Kim Henry Messenger II of Drummond Island; nephew, Rylan Batman; grandmother, Norma Whitmore of Drummond; and uncle, Darryl Reed of Decatur, Michigan. Ethan is also survived by his aunt, Megan Harsin of Seattle, Washington; and his grandfather, Russell George Harsin of Tampa Florida. A Gathering Time will be held Friday, December 14, from 12:00 Noon until 3:30 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan, followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 3:30 P.M., with Pastor Scott Danforth conducting the service. Following the service, there will be a luncheon beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Drummond Island Township Hall, 29935 E. Pine Street on Drummond Island. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Messenger Family, 32544 S. Bobby Drive, Drummond Island, MI 49726.

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Ethan Ray Messenger

May 15, 2013 - December 9, 2018