Tina Marie Trottier, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, passed away in her home on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She had eight biological children, but she was Mama Tina to so many more whom she considered hers. She was born in Escanaba, Michigan, on April 29, 1962, to Bryant G. Gagnon and Janet E. Gagnon (Ammel) of Perronville. After high school, Tina married Dale Tebear of Bark River. They had four children together, She later married her loving husband, Timothy J. Trottier (Magoo) of Gladstone, Michigan, on July 6, 1991. She attended Bay College and Michigan Tech. She was a bartender for many years at Cheers, The Met, and Dan’s Bar, and as a receptionist at the Salvation Army in Escanaba, Michigan. In more recent years, Tina and Tim moved to Hardwood, Michigan, to be near her parents’ home, and she worked at Da’ Hardwood Store in Foster City.
She is survived by her parents Bryant J. Gagnon and Janet E. Gagnon (Ammel); husband, Timothy J. Trottier; children, Jenna Dennings (Tom), Damon Tebear, Nisha Tebear-Coolman (Jeremy), Helene Tebear, Isaac Trottier, Christina Trottier, Hannah Butkovich(Jodi), Gabriel Trottier (Joey/Nicole); Adam Christianson, Whitney Putnam, Jeremy Beauvais, and many more bonus children; her grandchildren, Kelton, Zoe, Tansy, Rainah, and Asher Beauvais, Linkoln Chenier, Echo Tebear, Morgan Starke, Dylan Sarasin, Mia Cato, Bethany Peacock, Makenzy Listle, Kaia Collins, Alexander Tebear, Logan (Rachael Bergstrom), Isabelle, and Haiden Coolman, Liam Hayes, Chayse Butkovich, Xendaya Willette, Cammora Butkovich, Freyja Trottier, Kieyaunna Frye, Raelynn Teeple, and Rodney Frye III, Mateo Putnam, and Evalynn Hartman.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Gagnon; her first husband, Dale Tebear; and her grandson, Ethan Tebear, and two of her special bonus children, Brandon “Rossy” Ross and Chad “Chadwick” Chenier.
Services will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Skradski’s Funeral Home in Escanaba, Michigan. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 4 p.m.
Don and Debbie Leitzke - Escanaba MI, MI
Tim and family, we are so sorry to hear about Tina. We are so glad we got to meet her at your home in Escanaba on Christmas about 2 yrs ago. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Tracy - Escanaba, Mi
You were a guiding light with lots of love to give when life was dark for me and many others. I will be forever thankful for you and your kindness. You were an angel on this earth. Rest in paradise beautiful Tina
Sammy Jo Caswell - West Mineral , Ks
To my special longtime friend , I had the privilege of standing in your wedding, working along side of you ,you Sang at my Sisters funeral, we played pool for many years , The laughter and tears , I will forever miss you , I can’t make it to see you but my Memories will carry me threw , All my love Tim and kids always on my mind , Sammy Jo
Ann Micheletti - Escanaba , Mi
Nisha and family, my condolences to you and your family. I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved mother.
Mary Lynn Larson - Appleton, WI
Tim and family – So very sorry for your loss. Please keep sweet memories near as you deal with the loss of Tina. Will keep you all in our prayers. Mary Lynn (Gareau) Larson
Helene Tebear - Escanaba, Mi
Mumma I think u will be so surprised how much u are loved by your community and all the peoples lives u have touched.. an amazing grandmother, a mother to our town let alone your beautiful amazing intelligent family. This is a landmark moment .. it is before u passed and after.. my heart hurts , my soul hurts. But… u raised us as leaders and the strength in that will always let u live on.. we will all be Okey my beautiful intelligent unique and different mumma
Barbara Roch - Gladstone, MI
A lovely lady, fantastic friend, and loving soul: Tina and her Beauty will be missed. My condolences.
Brian Beauvais - Escanaba, MI
So sorry for your loss. Let the memories of her help in your healing. The memories will go on forever.
Kip Zilisch - Greenville , WI
Magoo, we are very sorry for you loss. Gina and I are praying for you and your family.
Marty Hampton - Jackson, Mi
Tim and Family so sorry for loss of wife ,mother and grandma, may Gods warm inbrace wrap around and bring comfort in that this time of loss. Remember we all meet again in our Lords house, when are time is done on earth. You are all in my thoughts and prayers take care of each other and remember the good time.
Marrty Hampton
Marty Hampton - Jackson , Mi
Tim and family so sorry for your loss and I pray for Gods love to comfort all of you at this time thought and prayers.
Pam Boden - ESCANABA, MI
Sorry I couldn’t be there today, but my thoughts were with you and your family. Remembering all the good times shooting pool with you. Those were special times I will always remember especially when you sang a song or two at Northtown Crown. Had a beautiful voice. Will miss you. Great lady..
Bonnie Scullion - Byron, Il
To Tina’s family
Tina’s mom Janet is our cousin
Janets father George Ammel was our mother’s brother. We spent summers
at UNO Lake with the cousins.
Did not know Tina well . The messages
From friends and family tell about what a
loving person she was and her love
Will carry on . May this new life she
has entered be peaceful and joyful.
May our prayers help her family and
friends carry on with peace and love
The Redelsperger cousins ( Chicago)
Eleanor Roche,Fort Myers Florida
Carol Sembenini Crete Illinois
Bonnie Scullion Byron,Illinois
Mary Alice Lawrence,Ma.
Cousins Eleanor , Carol ,Bonnie and Mary
Our Love and prayers always