Michael Edward Carroll

1939 - 2022

Michael Edward Carroll, 83

October 1, 1939 - November 26, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, OR - It is with great regret that we announce the death of our father, Michael Edward Carroll, at the age of 83.

Living life as a happy snowbird, his main landing spots were Battle Ground, WA; Yuma, AZ; and El Golfo, Mexico. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Springfield, OR on November 26, 2022.

He was born to Chris and Marie Carroll in Butte, Montana where he was raised along with his three brothers and two sisters: Maury, Lyle, James, Madelon Sinerius and Sylvia (Billie) Gleason.

Mike was married to Joy for nine years and adopted her three children: Tammy, Bill, and Raymond. Together they had a son, Michael Todd. He also had a daughter, Dana Christine Johns, from a previous relationship.

In 1979, he married Suzanne, and they spent 38 adventurous years together before her passing in 2017. Suzanne had five children: Robert, Cindy, Paula, John and Janet. Altogether they had a total of 10 children, 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

He spent the last three years with Juretta Wright in Springfield, OR. She brought joy and love back into his life. Juretta cared deeply for our dad, and he truly cared deeply for her.

Our dad lived life to the fullest and family was very important to him. He amazingly kept himself informed on not only his kids and grandkids but his extended family as well, nieces, nephews and in laws, especially his sister-in-law, Marge (Sapphire) La Pier.

He was so proud of his Military career having spent a total of 30 years both active time and inactive service in the US Navy, joining just two days after his 17th birthday in 1956. He started his career as an Electricians Mate and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. His favorite ship was the USS Nicholas.

After his service to our country, he had a variety of jobs. He spent the last 15 years of his working career working for and starting up light rail services, twice in Portland and once in Denver.

He enjoyed restoring cars, of which there were many over the years, and the only car that he never owned that he really wanted was a '57 Chevy Nomad. He was also a member of the National Hot Rod Association for years as well as a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges.

Our dad was quick witted and was always cracking jokes, rarely the same one twice. He was an avid Raiders fan and loved football. He rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy which was his favorite show.

He traveled the world and all around the country while in the Navy, working as a civilian, and extensively in retirement. It always amazed us to hear that no matter where he was, the chance of him running into someone he knew was highly likely. His favorite place in retirement was El Golfo Mexico.

There will be a celebration of life to be held at a later date.