Thomas William Biggs D.O.

Thomas William Biggs D.O., age 75, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. Thomas has lived in West Branch – Clear Lake area since 1972, formerly of Detroit, MI. He was born to Dr. Raymond and Joan (Hutchins) Biggs on May 8, 1939 in Highland Park, MI. Thomas was an OBGYN in the West Branch area for over 30 years, and delivered over 3,000 children throughout the course of his career. Thomas was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Optimist Club, and was a high school swim coach. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball, swimming, diving, and water skiing. Thomas is survived by his children: Dr. Thomas W. (Diane) Biggs II of Clarkston, MI, Deborah Biggs (Kevin Karbowski) of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Raymond A. (Kristen) Biggs of Ludington, MI, Ryan M. Biggs of Troy, MI, Brandon Biggs of West Branch, MI; grandchildren: Katie, Andrew, Mitchell, Lauren, John, Kendall, Cal; brother: Raymond J. (Judith) Biggs of Palm Beach, FL; sister: Nancy Cappello of West Branch, MI; ex-wife: Karen Biggs of West Branch, MI; and dog, Jedda. He is preceded in death by his parents, aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Sherwood Hutchins, and brother in law Sam Cappello. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, Thomas will lie in state at St. Joseph Catholic Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life Mass at 12:00 p.m. Fr. Patrick Maher will officiate. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Michigan State University Osteopathic College Foundation Raymond Biggs Scholarship.