Douglas Lee Lapratt

Douglas Lee LaPratt of Caro, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Doug was born December 18, 1934 in Caro, the son of the late Alex & Pauline (Jacques) LaPratt. He enlisted with the U.S. Army and served in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Doug's career was spent at the GM Truck and Bus Plant in Flint as a welder and janitorial engineer, retiring after more than thirty-five years of service to the company. He was united in marriage with Mary Sue Towery on May 31, 1974, and she survives. Doug's passions in life were hunting, gardening, and baking bread for family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mary Sue LaPratt of Caro; eleven children and their spouses, Mark & Suzan Hinman of Davison, Mike & Dorene Towery of Flint, Antoine & Jen LaPratt of Caro, Doug & Pat LaPratt of Vassar, Mark & Julie LaPratt of Unionville, Gordon LaPratt of Unionville, Debra Sy of Sebewaing, Donnie LaPratt of Wyoming, Susan Mardlin of Sebewaing, Donna VanHorn of Caro, Lisa Marie & Todd Lyons of Swartz Creek; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; nine siblings and their spouses, Betty Surayne, Rosemary Rich, Shirley & Casimer Lubaczewski, Dale LaPratt, Arnie LaPratt, Ronnie & Linda LaPratt, Dennis LaPratt, Keith LaPratt, Roger & Lori LaPratt; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Caro with Rev. Christopher Coman officiating. Military honors afforded by the U.S. Army and the Caro American Legion Post will follow the service. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. A Rosary Service will be held on Monday at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the family, c/o Mary Sue LaPratt, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Monday, August 30, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church site Address: 140 Atwood St. Caro, MI 48723 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Caro with Rev. Christopher Coman officiating. Military honors will be afforded by the U.S. Army and the Caro American Legion Post following the service.