Michael Shawn Corrigan

After a long battle with cancer, Michael Shawn Corrigan passed away on June 16, 2017—carried home by his late wife Danise Grantham and his son Emmett Michael Corrigan. Survived by his brothers and sister: Patrick and Patti Corrigan, Kelly and Sue Corrigan, and Kathleen and Don Thoren; and his grandkids: Bostyn, Bailey, Jordyn, Teage, Kaleeya, and Tytus; his daughter in law Ashlee and Shawn Birk; and his life partner Roxann Taylor.

Mike was born to Romara Jane Black and Richard Glen Corrigan on August 2, 1950 in Long Beach, California. He grew up surfing and playing football—always with a love for the outdoors and the beauty of nature. Mike loved to explore. The world had no boundaries—and there were not many places he did not see.

Michael was a man loved by all who knew him. A Utah State Aggie—football playing, scientific genius—old hippie. Michael lived in a world full of best friends—he never did meet a stranger. Mike was the kind of guy who would literally give you the shirt off his back. He was loving, unique, and genuine. There never was—and never will be—anyone like Mike. He was the real deal.

In the words of Mike, “You just got to make the most of every day . . . live every moment. But what do I know?—I am just an old hippie!”

And that is what he did. He lived life to the fullest—like it was all on purpose.

Mike—brother—you will be forever loved and until we meet again . . . missed by us all. Thanks for being you. Love you the most. Big Papi.

I love you man, adios!