Donald Lyle Tubbs, Jr.

Donald Lyle Tubbs, Jr, age 77 of Hastings, Michigan, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 19, 2021, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Don was born on October 30, 1944, in East Grand Rapids, the son of Donald Lyle Tubbs, Sr. and Irmaloy Mary Waite. He was a 1962 graduate of Coopersville High School. In June of 1984, Don married April Fox, and they enjoyed 37 years together.

After working for 18 years at various jobs, Don and April restored, opened and operated as innkeepers the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast since December 1998, also receiving awards in the Book of Lists, Best Hospitality (2003), Best Interior and Décor (2005), and Most Historical Charm (2006). He also worked for Girrbach Funeral Home Part-Time from 2000-2015.

Don served proudly in the US Navy (1962-1968), working on the flight deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard as an air traffic controller during the Vietnam War.

Don was a member of Thornapple Valley Church since 1986. He served on the Hastings City Council as a Councilman for the 4th Ward (1998-2012), 8 of those years as the Mayor Pro-Tem. He was also a member of Kiwanis. Don was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Janet (Jim) Denson and Linda Fleese.

Don is survived by his wife April (Fox) Tubbs, their dog "Charlie" and his daughters from his former marriage, Wendy Riemersma, Zona (Casey) House, Kaye Tubbs, and his siblings Cliff (Deb) Tubbs, Sid (Linda) Tubbs, Ron (Mary) Tubbs, Deb Tubbs-Castenholz, Carl (Jan) Hartman, Rick (Marcia) Hartman, his grandchildren Devan, Austin, Mason, Davis, Isaiah, and Makala.

Memorial contributions in Don's memory can be made to the Barry County United Way - Fresh Food Initiative, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.

A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.