Annie (Ann) Carrigan

June 11, 1956 – January 27, 2017

Annie Carrigan passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 in Wenatchee from pancreatic cancer. She was born June 11, 1956 in Anacortes, Wash. to LeRoy and Virginia Jacobs. At the age of 14, she moved with her family to Monroe, Wash. where her dad opened a NAPA store. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1974 and married Ron Bredstrand in 1975. They divorced in 1990.

After marrying Danny Carrigan in 1991, she moved with him to Moses Lake in 1992. Annie went to work for Basin Asphalt, driving a dump truck for 16 years. In 2005, she moved to Ephrata and was employed by Central Washington Concrete until she had total hip surgery in 2012.

In 2013, Annie’s dad relocated to Ephrata to live with her and she cared for him until he passed away in early 2014. She then went to work for the Ephrata School District, driving a school bus until she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2016.

Annie is survived by her black lab, Emma; sister Laura (Curt) Bry and brother Bill (Tammy) Jacobs. She also leaves her nephews and nieces Andrew (Shanthi) Bry and great-niece, Amelia, Matt (Rachel) Bry. Caitlin Bry (Paul Churchill) and Seth Jacobs. Annie also leaves behind her many close friends and co-workers, both past and present, whose friendships she cherished.

Annie’s service will be held at Nicoles Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. until the service begins.

Following the service, please join family and friends at Time Out Pizza for a no-host lunch.

In lieu of flowers, Annie would appreciate remembrances be made to your local animal shelter.

Thank you to the Hospice nurses, for your care and support during this difficult time. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.