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1953 - 2008
 Mark Duane Higgins age 55 of Grand Rapids formerly of Gowen died Thursday May 29, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital Wyoming. He was born in Greenville, MI on February 2, 1953 the son of Calvin and Barbara Larsen Higgins. He was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1971 and was a member of the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville and the Moose Lodge of Greenville. He was formerly employed as a maintenance supervisor working for several years at Grand Rapids Controls.
He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Higgins in 1977 and his step father Ken Corey in 1997.
Surviving are his children Melissa Higgins of Grand Rapids, Paul D. and Nicole Higgins stationed with the US Air Force in Okinawa, Japan and Laura Higgins of Grand Rapids, his grandchildren; Beckly, Kaidan, Kyler, Jacob, Grace, Christopher and Madison, his mother Barbara Higgins Corey of Stanton, brother Marshall Higgins and sister Mary Etta Basney both of Greenville, niece Kari Basney, his aunt Francine Gorman of Battle Creek, step brother Bill and Marlen Corey of South Carolina and step sister Kathy and Mike Ball of Greenville.
A Memorial service will be held on Monday June 2 2008 at 11:30 AM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. K. Harger officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Carol Smith
Wednesday June 4, 2008 at
8:56 AM
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Sorry for you loss!! I always enjoyed being around Mark, with his great smile. He was a great person.
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Roxanne Betser
Monday June 2, 2008 at
10:38 PM
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My prayerws go out to all of his family members in this time of sorrow. He is no longer suffering like he has for the past several years. I have alot of great memories of Mark as we were the shortest classmates and marched in together at graduation-God Bless
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Erma Bailey
Monday June 2, 2008 at
4:25 PM
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I was so sorry to hear about Mark's passing.
My prayers will go out to the family in there time of need. Mark was a great guy and fun to be around. He will be missed by lots of people.
Erma (Korson) Bailey
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Bill Corey
will61006@yahoo.com
Monday June 2, 2008 at
1:49 PM
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My deepest condolence for your loss. Sorry I wasn't able to make it there, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Brenda Wiersma
Monday June 2, 2008 at
1:43 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I not only worked with him for several years at GRC but considered him a friend inside and outside of work. He was also a friend of my dad's for many years having worked with him at GWI (Carl Mercer). My dad and I both send our sincere condolences to all of you. Mark will be missed by many.
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Vicki Toelle
Monday June 2, 2008 at
10:33 AM
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I am very sorry to here of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Higgins family. I worked with Mark at Grand Rapids Controls for many years. He was a kind and caring person. He will be missed.
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David Karamol
Monday June 2, 2008 at
10:12 AM
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My condolences on you loss. I spent many years working with Mark at GRC.Mark and I went on many business trips as well as fishing trips and golf games. He was a fun guy to be around and will be missed dearly.
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Deb Beets
Monday June 2, 2008 at
9:08 AM
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Higgins family. I worked with Mark for many year's at Grand Rapids Controls. He was very special and will alway's be remembered. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Susan (Smith) Gladding
Sunday June 1, 2008 at
4:31 PM
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Higgins family.
Mark and I grew up together as we lived around the corner from one another and were also GHS classmates. What a wonderful fun loving person he was. He could always put a smile on your face.
I'm so saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Marsha Tyler
Friday May 30, 2008 at
4:43 PM
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Marshall and Family, my deepest condolences on the death of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Marsha(Korson)Tyler
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Susan Higgins
Friday May 30, 2008 at
1:57 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Years ago we always had such fun when the "cousins" would get together in the summer for the bi-annual picnic at one of our houses. The cousins always enjoyed eating together, reminiscing, and then taking the usual "picture". What fun and what great memories! They become much more precious, now that 3 of the cousins have gone on. I always enjoyed the other Higgins' family gatherings also, as my family did not do much of that as I grew up. So, I relished the family times together for weddings, birthdays, holidays, etc, through the years. I'm very glad to have been a part of this family.
Again, my condolences to all. You're in my prayers.
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