Brian R. Yergin

Brian R. Yergin, 44, of Pittsfield Township Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Brian was preceded in death by his father David Yergin, and first hunting dog Catelyn, and is survived by his loving wife Tracie (McGraw) whom he married on September 24, 1999 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chelsea, MI. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather Linda (Jenkins) and Jim Gasparott, five siblings, and his dogs Molly and Shiloh. Born September 29, 1967, Brian loved his extended family, countless friends, the great outdoors, and a good beer. He was an accomplished pilot, an avid hunter and fisherman. He flew all over the world bringing home stories, gifts, and "play" money for his nieces and nephews. He loved to cook, had taken to gardening and canning, growing cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and more, filling the fridges of friends and family with salsa and pickles. He was ever on the hunt for a better pickle... He and Tracie founded "Fancy Yergin Productions" and loved playing host to friends, neighbors, and anyone at the surrounding campsites. He especially enjoyed being "Super Uncle" to his 17 nieces and nephews, spoiling them at holidays, and lavishing them with special events at any chance he could get. He hosted an annual fishing derby for them, awarding gifts for all in a thinly veiled attempt to make all of them fisherman for life. It worked. He loved his dogs, they were a constant part of his life. First Catelyn, then Molly, his black labs were his companions at home and in the field. They will miss him as much as the rest of us. When Catelyn had pups years ago, he invited his family to the Soo to show them off, like any proud parent. But to know Brian was to know his love for the outdoors - camping, hunting and fishing. He was an expert at all of it, and loved to share the experience with family and friends. His home was his trophy case - with examples of his skills on display everywhere. Brian was taken from this world far too soon, but it is a better place because of the way he left it. He will be missed terribly, and never forgotten. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the Jasmine Fund at Saline Veterinary Service 141 Keveling Dr., Saline, MI 48176 - (734) 429-9778. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Monday, February 20, 2012, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M.

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Brian R. Yergin

September 29, 1967 - February 18, 2012