Jack W. Tarrant

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly at his home with his wife by his side on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was 83 years old. Jack W. Tarrant was born on March 6, 1942, in Flint, Michigan to the late George H. and Naomi M. (Hillier) Tarrant Jr. He grew up in the Montrose and Clio area, proudly graduating in 1960 from Montrose High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served both stateside and overseas in France, specializing in communications until his honorable discharge. While attending a family wedding, he met the love of his life, Irene M. Waskevich. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on April 15, 1972, at Assumption BVM Parish in Midland; she survives him. Jack was employed with General Motors as a tool inspector / skilled trades for over 25 years. (The role of his lifetime was to be a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. They were the center and joy of his life.) A man of deep faith, he was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where he spent a great deal of time selflessly helping others. Jack also enjoyed working outdoors tending to his yard, helping his neighbors, and helping anyone in need. He was a tremendous donor supporting various Detroit charities to help the poor. A priceless and profound man, he will be forever be remembered for his generosity to all, for his strong and gentle sprit, providing exceptional care and love for his family, as well as his compassion for others, including his sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Simply put, he will be missed by all whose lives he has touched.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Irene M. Tarrant of Saginaw; three children: Tina M. Tarrant of Ypsilanti; David (Sherri) Tarrant of Grand Ledge; Keri A. Tarrant of the Ypsilanti area; three grandchildren: Chase, Kendall, and Carson Tarrant; brother, George E. (Betty) Tarrant of Montrose; sister, Virginia (James) Schols of the Chicago area; a sister-in-law, Linda Tarrant of Houghton Lake. Also surviving are four sisters-in-law: Alice Hart, Janet Diener, Rose Coltson, and Diane Waskevich; one brother-in-law, Robert (Connie) Smith, along with countless nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends too numerous to mention, but held closely to his heart.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Lynn Tarrant; parents, George and Naomi Tarrant; a brother, Richard Tarrant.

The family would like extended a heartfelt thank you to all his priest friends who had helped him on his spiritual journey.

A funeral liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609. Rev. Fr. Peter J. Gaspeny, Rev. Fr. Thai Nguyen, and Rev. Fr. Richard John will concelebrate. Military honors will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Army and American Legion Post #22. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 201 N. Miller Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609 on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where a vigil service and the rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Jack will lie in state at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider having a Mass said for his eternal repose, or memorials to Missionaries of Charity or Guadalupe Workers in Detroit. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.casefuneralhome.com.