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Michael Coogan Obituary

Michael Thomas "Mike" Coogan, age 63, was born October 3, 1947, in Elkhorn, WI. He graduated from high school in 1965 in Lake City, MN, & served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1974 as a weatherman aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mike married Patricia Murphy in Toppenish, WA, June 22, 1975. He owned & operated General Plumbing Company in Bellingham, WA, from 1983 to January 2011. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mike on-line at www.sigsfuneralservices.com Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Barbara, brother, Phil & sister, Debbie. He leaves behind his loving wife Pat of 36 years; sisters, Trudy Coogan of Overland Park, KS, & Mary Coogan, of Liberty, MO; as well as his five children; Jon Coogan, Liz Haveman (Jared), Helen Coogan, Ben Coogan, Emily Coogan & four grandsons. Mike went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 12, 2011. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 18, 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 5759 Vista Dr., Ferndale, WA, Burial with Military Honors following at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Rd., Bellingham, WA 98225. Arrangements under the care of Sig's Alternative Funeral & Cremation Service, 360-656-5459

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2011.

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gust johnson

March 17, 2011

I worked for mike for 2 years back in the late 90's and shared some good times with him. we went hunting together a few times and also went fishing up at uculet canada he will be missed... gust johnson plumber universty of montana...

Lou Nicksic

March 17, 2011

Michael lived a full life, learned from those ahead of him, and freely passed on what he learned to those behind him.
His faith in God, his integrity, and his honesty made him the kind of person that we should all try to copy.
We will see Mike again someday...
Lou Nicksic

March 17, 2011

Dear Pat, John, Liz, Helen, Ben and Emily. Our family was so sad to read of Mike's passing. Your family has always been special to us, even though we have not kept in close touch. The times Landin and Ben spent in each others' homes were good times. We loved watching them grow up together. Gregg enjoyed having Liz work in the office. Pat, you were always an inspiration to me in your Christian walk, and I have thought of you often when I drive by your house and think of good conversations we had out by your fence while you tended to your flowers.

Please call on us if we can do anything at all to help ease the burden of losing Mike. Although he is now living in his Heavenly home, it hurts to think of you living without him. God bless you, and you will be in our prayers. Gregg and Sandra Fusman

Angie Patterson

March 17, 2011

May you feel the strength and comfort of the Lord as you go through this time of transition without your loving husband/dad/grandpa who has gone on to be with his Lord.
What a nice guy he was. He will be missed. Our loving thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Chrissie Baxter

March 17, 2011

Dearest Coogan Family,
Mike will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick Taunton

March 16, 2011

Dear Cougan Family- Mike was a loyal and respected customer of Keller Supply. We all appreciated and enjoyed seeing him on a daily basis. He will be missed by all at Keller Supply........Rick Taunton

Reo & Boyd Stamey

March 16, 2011

Dear Pat & family~
So very sorry to hear that Mike is gone, but glad to know he is no longer suffering, but being held in the arms of his Lord & Savior! May God's peace enfold you all, and may His glory be apparent in all your lives. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God's Blessings and big hugs to you all!
(Georgia Gregory)

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