Ronald Willard Carrick, Sr.

Ronald Willard Carrick, Sr. of Brimley, Michigan passed away Friday January 15, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy illness. Ron was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on December 20, 1946 the son of Levi ‘Bill’ and Agnes Carrick. He was a 1965 graduate of Brimley High School. He retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife having worked at Pendells Creek National Fish Hatchery for over 20 years. Also worked at Wild Bluff Golf Club as a ranger and drove bus for Bay Mills Head Start Program. Ron loved the great outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He spent a lot of time at Camp Safe-For-Deer and Camp Wannabeer. He also enjoyed being at the ‘office’ where he was with the ‘Ho-Row’ and the Cozy Crew. Ron was married to the love of his life, Linda Beryle for 43 years until her passing in 2010. He is survived by their children; Karen Carrick and Ron (Lucy) Carrick, Jr.; Grandchildren Renae (Alex), Anna (Corie), R.J. (Christiana), and Dylan Carrick, and John W. and Katie Hutchinson. Step Grandchildren Melissa Pavlat, Samantha Pavlat, Savannah (Owen) McGrath, Michaela Pavlat and Mariah Pavlat; Step Great grandchildren Blake and Isla> Brothers and sisters his twin brother Donnie and the late Ellen Carrick; Wanda and Mike Perron; Cheryl and Ray Baragwanath; Levi and Millie Carrick; Justin and Karen Carrick; Joe and Patty Carrick; Paula Carrick; Terry and Sue Carrick; Marcia and Tom Malloy; Twyla and Norm Ball and Lynn and Renee Carrick; Sister and brother-in-law Patti and the late John Harrison and Jody and Denny Harrison. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephew; special friends Doc and Marcia Ladd and last but not least his pride and joy- his 1957 ‘Heavy Chevy.’ Ron is predeceased by his parents; mother and father-in-law Mary and Glen Knapp and Burl Snorf ; his sister Joyce McKiddie, Dale (Linda) Carrick and his great nephew Jared Paul Baragwanath. Visitation will be held 11:00am until 2:00pm Tuesday January 19, 2016 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00pm Tuesday January 19, 2016 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church with Father Joseph Boakye Yiadon as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Hospice of the EUP would be appreciated. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Ronald Willard Carrick, Sr.

December 20, 1946 - January 15, 2016