Lynn A. Goldthwait, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 65 Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home in Big Rapids with his family by his side. He was born a natural jokester on April 1, 1955, in Lakeview, the son of Martin and Gladys (Merrifield) Goldthwait. Lynn was a 1973 graduate of Morley-Stanwood High School. He married the love of his life, Barb Marvel on June 25, 1983, in Big Rapids and together they raised their three children. Lynn was employed by Big Rapids Public Schools as a custodian and bus driver for over 30 years. He then worked at Curries gas station for 10 years and decided to return to driving bus for three more years because he enjoyed it so much. He looked forward to spending time with his wife and family, camping, and having friends over for activities. He appreciated music; Lynn liked to play it, dance and listen to it. He was a great support to his children in their sporting and school events. Lynn found joy in his three grandsons. He will always be remembered for his laugh and sense of humor. Lynn will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barb Goldthwait of Big Rapids; children, Brenton (Deanna) Goldthwait, Brittany (Ben) Kosmalski, and Logan (Taylor) Goldthwait, all of Big Rapids; grandsons, Beckett, Benjamin, and Cooper; siblings, Terry (Mary) Goldthwait of Stanwood, Duke (Barb) Goldthwait of Morley, and Sandy (Nick) Rynberg of St. Petersburg, Florida; father-in-law, Glen Marvel of Big Rapids; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda (Paul) Cole of Big Rapids and Larry (Deb) Marvel of Lowell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Hazel Marvel. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the funeral home. Lynn will be laid to rest at Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids. The service and visitation will be outside and the family requests that if you attend to please wear a face mask for their safety. Due to COVID-19 there will not be a luncheon following the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Lynns name to Riverview Elementary School, Morley-Stanwood Elementary School, or Spectrum Health Hospice. Please use our website to sign a virtual guestbook or share a memory at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307