Obituary of Todd Vanderbush

Todd Michael Vanderbush was born in Monroe on September 24, 1978 to the parents of Dennie Vanderbush and Judy Bostic. Todd and his twin brother attended Airport High School, graduating with the Class of 1997. He had been employed on the assembly line at Chrysler Trenton Engine. Todd loved the outdoors and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Todd enjoyed long rides and had recently toured the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, and the glaciers in Idaho with his buddies. It was a trip of a lifetime. He also enjoyed deer hunting and four-wheeling. Todd's family and friends were important to him, and he spent time visiting them frequently. Although he did not have children of his own, Todd treated his nieces and nephew as if they were his, keeping them on their toes with his teasing. Todd, age 35, of Carleton passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. His passing was preceded by maternal grandfather: Raymond Bostic and paternal grandparents: Anthony and Mary Vanderbush. To cherish his memory, Todd leaves his father: Dennie Vanderbush of Carleton; his mother: Judy (Randy) Hagerman of Carleton; his twin brother: Ryan Vanderbush of Carleton; his sister: Sherry (Matt) Brubaker of Ann Arbor; his maternal grandmother: Annabelle Bostic of Monroe; four nieces and a nephew: Gavin and Victoria Vanderbush, Alaina and Kelsey Brubaker, and Aubrey DuVall; and many aunts and uncles. Friends and family may gather from 2:00-8:00pm, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185, and from 10:00am until a Celebration of His Life at 11:00am, Friday, October 18, 2013 also at Merkle's. Reverend Harold Raines and Reverend Gary Pickrell, pastors of Monroe Full Gospel Church will officiate. Procession will follow to St. Patrick Cemetery in Carleton for burial. Donations for those who desire are suggested to Penrickton House for the Blind, a foundation in which Todd participated in charity motorcycle rides. Online guests may leave word of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.