Thomas W. Briggs age 64 of Lowell passed away March 26 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother Genevieve. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Marlene; daughters Mette (Craig) McGoffin Jacoba (Jamey) Briggs-Limbers Sara (Jake) Briggs-Grzegorski; brother David (Sally) Briggs; sisters Miriam (Edwin) Earl Annie (Stephen) VanDusen; grandchildren Evan and Ryan McGoffin Ella and Beck Limbers; brothers-in-law Alan (Carol) Hovinga Steven Hovinga; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home 305 N. Hudson Lowell. Interment Bowne Center Cemetery. Visitations 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 129 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids MI 49503 or Gildas Club 314 S. Hudson Lowell MI 49331 / 1806 Bridge Street N.W., Grand Rapids MI 49504
