Michael Clifford Tiegen

Michael Clifford Tiegen, 61, died Dec. 24, 2008 in his sleep at his home in Roseburg, Ore.

He was born Aug. 15, 1947 in Scobey to Oliver Clifford and Pearle Lucille (Gaulet) Tiegen. The family moved to Troy in 1959, where he attended grade and high school.

In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and spent the better part of the next three years in Vietnam. When his enlistment was finished, he met and married Becky Allen. They moved from California to Spokane, Wash.

He is survived by their three daughters, Heidi, Heather and Holly, and two grandsons. Mr. Tiegen married Peggy Stone in 1991 and is survived by her. He is also survived by three sisters and their families, Judy Dalan, Pat Lyons and Mary Wattson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Taylor.

Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at a later date.