Michael Firkins Obituary

MICHAEL DEAN FIRKINS Michael was born April 5, 1988 in Tacoma, WA; passed away July 6, 2008 in Colton, CA at the age of 20. Michael was a private first class in the United States Marine Corp. He was very proud to be a Marine. He was also known for his big smile and vibrant sense of humor. He was an artist, a singer of songs, a poet and loved to help people. Michael loved the Lord and attended Rainier View Christian Church with his family. He was the loving son of Dean and Vicky Firkins; brother of Larrick and Harmony; husband of Sarina; grandson of Charles and Helga Firkins, Anna and Edward Roy Dean, and Dave and Darlene Hale; three nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins and friends who loved him dearly. A Celebration service will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, 4:00 PM at Rainier View Christian Church. Mike will be laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery Monday, July 21, 2008, at 1:15 PM. Please sign our guest book at dryermortuary.com.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Firkins

15 Entries

July 23, 2008

Dean, Vicky and family,
So sorry for your loss of your beloved son Mike. As you know, I know what you are going through and you have my deepest sympathies and love. Just have to have trust in the Lord that he has a better purpose for our sons.
With love and prayers,
Linda C.

Tony Young

July 23, 2008

Dean,Vicki and familyI am sorry to hear of your loss.My heart goes out to you.If there is anything I can do please let me know.

seth parker

July 21, 2008

dear mike im so sorry this has happned im gonna miss you so much were all gonna miss you. you were the funniest most respectful, hardworking, stubborn dude i ever met you are my best friend i love you dude HOORAH you will always be remembered R.I.P "freon"

Shannon Meloy

July 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harmony, you have my number woman, let me know if you guys need ANYTHING!

Gust Erickson

July 14, 2008

Dean, Vicki, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. So glad I had the opportunity to meet Mike when he helped out down at the shop, a very sweet nice young man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gingerlyn Beatty

July 13, 2008

Dear Dean and Vicki,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Larrick&Sydney Firkins

July 13, 2008

anyone who was blessed enough to know Mike knew how loving and caring he was, you could always count on Mike to put a smile on your face on the worst days. We will miss him so much and It's impossible to fill the void we now have in our live's and hearts but I know that he is doing so many wonderful things!! we love him so much and miss him every single day. but the joy's of having him in our life will never be forgotten . We love you mike

Lil Knie

July 11, 2008

My prayers are with the entire family at the loss of your son Michael. I am a volunteer with the American Citizens Encouraging Support, and it saddens me greatly to hear of a fallen Hero.

Robert & Josiah O'Neill

July 11, 2008

Mike you were the life of the party and a light that will be missed! My heart goes out to all of you who are affected by this tragic and unfair event! Prayers, blessings, hope and love to you all! Josiah will miss his silly and fun Uncle Mike!

Shari

July 11, 2008

My Dearest Sister Vicky, Dean, Harmony and Larrick,

I love you all so much! I think about you daily and all of the heartbreak that you are experiencing from the loss of Michael. I will pray for you in every way that I can, that God may grant your family strength.

Mike and I are sad beyond belief and we too will miss our sweet, precious, beautiful, nephew Michael. We loved him dearly just as we love each of you.

Love Your Sister,

James Nichols--Uncle Nick

July 11, 2008

Sharrie, you have our deepest sympathy for the passing of Michael.
May the Lord give the family the peace that only he can and lift up and sustain you in every way

Rosie McPherson

July 11, 2008

Dean and Vicky,
My heart breaks for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. The Lord must have needed an awesome young man. Take comfort in the Lord and know that He is your strength. May God right now wrap you in His loving arms and hold you close through these days ahead. Please know that I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers and my Mom and Dad send their Love to you also Jim and Vi Hilderbrand.
Love Rosie

Marvin & Patty Nitta

July 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Heidi Andersen

July 11, 2008

Dear Firkins Friends & Family,

I cannot imagine the tremendous loss you must all feel right now. I pray that you would find comfort in knowing that Michael is in the Lord's care now and may you all look forward to spending eternity with him.

The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Cast all your cares upon him; for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalms 90:12

How short our lives on this Earth can be... how wonderful that we have a Savior that made it possible to spend an eternity with Him in Paradise.

With deepest sympathy,

Pat Molzan

July 11, 2008

Dean, Vicky & Family,

Our greatest joy in life comes from our children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

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