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Michael IRVINE Obituary
LTC MICHAEL D. IRVINE, USA (Ret.)
On Sunday, December 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joan G. Irvine; father of Karen E. Hennigan (James), Robert J. Irvine (Tara), Joshua D. Irvine (Jennifer) and SFC Kenneth P. Irvine, USA (Eleanor); brother of Stephen Irvine and Russell Irvine. Also survived by seven grandchildren, extended loving family and cherished friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 3 p.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building by 2:30 p.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for Michael IRVINE
Kathleen McCraw
December 11, 2011
I met Michael at Asbury Methodist Village. We were fellow patients. I will always remember his great sense of humor and generous heart. My prayers are with his wife, Joan, and his family. My deepest condolences.
TheShadowPanther
December 8, 2011
Many hugs and love from me to all of you.
Dat Fisher
December 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Perry
December 8, 2011
When I visited Karen for Thanksgiving, her Father was still in the hospital. When she called to "check in" with him, he knew I was there and said to say "hi" to me. I was flabbergasted that he knew I was there and cared enough about Karen to be that considerate to her friends, even "in absentia". I didn't know him well, but was touched by him deeply. And I know he has touched many lives and will be sorely missed. Light and blessings to all his family, blood and extended.
Amy J.
December 8, 2011
I'm a friend of Karen's and wanted to express my deepest sympathies to the entire family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Sterne
December 7, 2011
Joan, you and your family are in my prayers. Mike is now at peace with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. I pray that the Holy Spirit will bring you serenity and comfort in the days ahead.
Pete Glerum
December 7, 2011
The entire Irvine extended family is in our hearts and prayers. Uncle Mike has found peace. His Journey though life was full and rich and left many people touched and better for having known him. That's what we all strive for, to leave this earth a little better than when we arrived and he clearly accomplished that. Godspeed.
Pete Glerum and Family
Nicole Baptiste-Patterson
December 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this tragic time. Mr Irvine sounded like an incredible man whose son we have the honor of knowing and being close friends with. Ken, I'm sure you have made your dad proud. From Darian Patterson and Nicole Baptiste-Patterson.
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