Obituary of Joseph David Tiernan

Tiernan, Joseph David West Branch, MI Joseph David Tiernan, age 61, passed away peacefully December 7, 2016 with his family by his side. Joe was born in Pontiac, MI to Frances "Pete" and Emily (Cobb) Tiernan on December 4, 1955. Joe was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, visiting the U.P., playing pool, going to demolition derby's, throwing horseshoes, bowling, hunting , fishing, trail riding in trucks, homemade dune buggies, and old relic muscle cars. Joe had a true love for the Pontiac "Goat" GTO. Joe started as an auto mechanic in Pontiac, MI at H&H before moving his family to West Branch. Once in West Branch, he owned a towing truck company called J&S Towing. He later worked as a mechanic for Rick Kerby at Kerby's Collison in West Branch, and then worked for Gene Melrose at Gene's Garage. Joe was well known locally for his mechanic trait. Joe leaves behind his ex-wife Susan (Coleman) Orr and four children, Joe "JD" and Shannon Tiernan of Marshall, MI, Jeff and Julie (Tiernan) Peter of West Branch, MI, Jason Tiernan and Sara Jones of Minneapolis, Minnesota, & Justin Tiernan of West Branch, MI; four grandchildren, Kraig Peter, Kaleb Peter, Mara Tiernan, Avery Tiernan, Alayna Tiernan; nine siblings, Frances "Jim" Tiernan, Peter Tiernan, Tom Tiernan, David Tiernan, Ann Cassidy, Joan Wade, Carole DeLong, Chris Wyatt, and Nancy Bacon; brothers in law, Mike Coleman, Pete Coleman, and Rocky Adams; sisters in law, Cindy Adams, Dawn Coleman, Laura Coleman and Barbara Coleman; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Joe was predeceased by his parents Emily & Pete Tiernan, and little brother Mike Tiernan. At Joe's request a cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1PM at Edwards Township Hall 3601 Wickes Rd., West Branch MI 48661. Burial will take place at a later date in Pontiac, MI. In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Memorial Donations to Joe's family, c/o Julie Peter, and will be accepted as early as 8:00 AM on January 28, 2017 at Edward's Township Hall. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com