Alan C. "Al" Thebo, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born May 20, 1949 in Big Rapids the son of Clare J. and Marguerite M. (Racey) Thebo. Al began his formal education in a one-room schoolhouse in Woodville, then attended Pineview Country School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1967. Al worked in construction, owned and operated a snowplowing business and installed in ground swimming pools. He also worked on several Ferris State University building projects, worked for MOISD in the building trades, was the owner/operator of "Als Sports" in Big Rapids and he was a self-employed truck driver. Al is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie Thebo of Big Rapids; three children, Shawn (Pennie) Thebo of Stanwood, Don Maginnis of Big Rapids, Doug (Tammy) Maginnis; 8 grandchildren, Allysen Thebo, Seth Thebo, Lauren Maginnis, Leah Maginnis, Julie (Rob) Groendyk, Nichole (Mike) Krucinski, Sarah (Sean) Corrion, Kelly (Zach) Burrington; two great-grandchildren, Isabella and Sebastian Burrington; two sisters, Peggy Brennan of Big Rapids, Vicki (Rob) Burke of Tennessee; several nieces, nephews, extended family and step-family. Al was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Diane "D.D." Thebo, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Maginnis and brother-in-law, Harry Brennan. In Celebration of Als life his family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions in Als name maybe given to his family. Share a memory of condolence with the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Visitation Tuesday, February 12, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307