Dorothy
Dorothy Howard
Dorothy Howard of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her home in Plainwell. Mrs. Howard was born May 20, 1920, in Kalamazoo to William and Alma (Eberhard) Goodhart.
She was a gifted athlete who enjoyed softball, bowling, skiing, ice skating, roller skating and also liked playing cards. Dorothy was a devoted homemaker whose family was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of the Alamo Congregational Church.
On April 1, 1943 in Kalamazoo she married Benjamin Howard, who died in 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents, William and Alma Goodhart and her sister, Edna Mattison.
Surviving are four children, Sandra (Dale) Morse, Gwen (Tom) Chapman, David (Sheila) Howard and Ken (Linda) Howard; grandchildren, Jeff (Shirley) Chapman, Wendy (Brian) Bidwell, Dan Chapman, Mike (Melissa) Morse, Scott Morse, Bradley Howard, Joe (Kim) Chapman, Tamara (Peter) Koppers, Mark (Rochelle) Howard, Ben Howard, Jake Howard and Sam Howard; great-grandchildren, Meghan, Benton, Kaitlynn, Kayla, Taylor, Sarah, Ethan, Joshua, Kyle, Josh, Emma, Molly, Makenna and Jordan; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong family friends, the Wetters family.
Friends may visit with Dorothy’s family from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Alamo Congregational Church, Pastor Bill Walker and Pastor Don Boss officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, at 2:30 P.M. Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in memory of Dorothy be made to Sandra Morse to be used for toys for needy children, as per Dorothy’s request, or donate a gift to a child through
Angel Tree
,
Toys for Tots
or bring a toy to the church.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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The Campbell Family
December 13, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Sandy and family,
We are so Sorry for your loss you and your family will be in are thoughts and prayers
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Bernice King
December 13, 2013 at 4:02 pm
I’m praying for you and your family at this difficult and sad time. May God keep an Angel as your shield.
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Brenda Weaver
December 13, 2013 at 4:03 pm
ken and Linda and family I am do sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Nancy Heilig
December 13, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Dave and Sheila are thoughts are prayers are with you as you
grief the loss of one so dear.
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VanDenBerg Families
December 13, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Gwen sorry to hear about your Mothers passing. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mary Ellen Riggs
December 13, 2013 at 11:51 pm
Gwen,
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, My prayers are with you and the family.
Mary Ellen Riggs
meriggs@juno.com
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Melissa Therkildsen
December 14, 2013 at 7:47 am
Ken, we’re so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet lady, I’m so glad we got the chance to meet her. I still can’t believe she made it to Bay City that day in that terrible traffic jam, she must have also been very patient!
Melissa, Jeff, Claire & Isabelle
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Shelly Ouellette
December 14, 2013 at 9:44 am
Ken, Linda, and Family:
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please know the comfort that many people are sending your way because they understand your sorrow. Take care.
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bay city friends
December 14, 2013 at 10:21 am
linda and ken our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.because of the impending weather and distance none of us will be able to attend.in memory of dorothy we have made a group donation of toys to our local bay city toys for tots.your friends aimee brenda jill judy michele tina
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Larry & Kathy Peterson
December 14, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Dave and Shelia Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, Dot was one of Larry’s mothers best friends, we have so many pictures of them together, God Bless you
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Randy and Alice Smith
December 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Dear Ken, Linda and all the Howard family,
Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your mother. We pray that you will feel God’s comfort and strength during the difficult days ahead.
God bless you all.
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Mrs Jill Lambright
December 14, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Thinking of your family during this time of loss… Remembering driving up with Mom and Dad to Dorothy’s house to play cards.
Reply
Diane & Doug DeYoung
December 15, 2013 at 11:32 am
Your “Ma” was a very special person. To know her was to love her. Always kind. Never judgmental. Loved her family with all her heart. We are so very sorry for your loss.
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VERLEN & JUDY MILLER
December 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Dale & Sandy, Dave & Sheila and all the Howard family. We pray for all of you through this time of mourning. We know she is in the arms of the Lord and smiling her wonderful smile. We will miss her.
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Carol Tungate
December 15, 2013 at 7:08 pm
To the Howard Family from the Tungate Family-thinking of you during your time of loss. We know what a wonderful mother and grandmother she always was. Don and Carol
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Jim and Patti (Khodl) Hewitt
December 16, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Sheila and Dave,
Sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Time spent with those we love just never seem to be long enough. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort from the wonderful memories she left you with, they are to be treasured.
Reply
Giz and Shirley Giesbrecht
December 18, 2013 at 11:27 am
So sorry David and Sheila I know you will miss her dearly. Sounds like a wonderful lady. Wish we could have been there for you Love you guys
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Rich & Jan Hildinger
December 18, 2013 at 11:35 am
Ken and Linda Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We never had the pleasure of meeting your mom but just knowing you Ken and the way you spoke of her we know how much she meant to you. May God give you strength through your sadness.
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
December 18, 2013 at 9:50 pm
To Sandy, Gwen, and all of the Howard Family. We were so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days and months ahead. Thinking of you.
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She was a gifted athlete who enjoyed softball, bowling, skiing, ice skating, roller skating and also liked playing cards. Dorothy was a devoted homemaker whose family was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of the Alamo Congregational Church.
On April 1, 1943 in Kalamazoo she married Benjamin Howard, who died in 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents, William and Alma Goodhart and her sister, Edna Mattison.
Surviving are four children, Sandra (Dale) Morse, Gwen (Tom) Chapman, David (Sheila) Howard and Ken (Linda) Howard; grandchildren, Jeff (Shirley) Chapman, Wendy (Brian) Bidwell, Dan Chapman, Mike (Melissa) Morse, Scott Morse, Bradley Howard, Joe (Kim) Chapman, Tamara (Peter) Koppers, Mark (Rochelle) Howard, Ben Howard, Jake Howard and Sam Howard; great-grandchildren, Meghan, Benton, Kaitlynn, Kayla, Taylor, Sarah, Ethan, Joshua, Kyle, Josh, Emma, Molly, Makenna and Jordan; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong family friends, the Wetters family.
Friends may visit with Dorothy’s family from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Alamo Congregational Church, Pastor Bill Walker and Pastor Don Boss officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, at 2:30 P.M. Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in memory of Dorothy be made to Sandra Morse to be used for toys for needy children, as per Dorothy’s request, or donate a gift to a child through
Angel Tree
,
Toys for Tots
or bring a toy to the church.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Dorothy Howard
Condolence Messages
The Campbell Family
December 13, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Sandy and family,
We are so Sorry for your loss you and your family will be in are thoughts and prayers
Reply
Bernice King
December 13, 2013 at 4:02 pm
I’m praying for you and your family at this difficult and sad time. May God keep an Angel as your shield.
Reply
Brenda Weaver
December 13, 2013 at 4:03 pm
ken and Linda and family I am do sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reply
Nancy Heilig
December 13, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Dave and Sheila are thoughts are prayers are with you as you
grief the loss of one so dear.
Reply
VanDenBerg Families
December 13, 2013 at 7:31 pm
Gwen sorry to hear about your Mothers passing. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Mary Ellen Riggs
December 13, 2013 at 11:51 pm
Gwen,
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, My prayers are with you and the family.
Mary Ellen Riggs
meriggs@juno.com
Reply
Melissa Therkildsen
December 14, 2013 at 7:47 am
Ken, we’re so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet lady, I’m so glad we got the chance to meet her. I still can’t believe she made it to Bay City that day in that terrible traffic jam, she must have also been very patient!
Melissa, Jeff, Claire & Isabelle
Reply
Shelly Ouellette
December 14, 2013 at 9:44 am
Ken, Linda, and Family:
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please know the comfort that many people are sending your way because they understand your sorrow. Take care.
Reply
bay city friends
December 14, 2013 at 10:21 am
linda and ken our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.because of the impending weather and distance none of us will be able to attend.in memory of dorothy we have made a group donation of toys to our local bay city toys for tots.your friends aimee brenda jill judy michele tina
Reply
Larry & Kathy Peterson
December 14, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Dave and Shelia Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, Dot was one of Larry’s mothers best friends, we have so many pictures of them together, God Bless you
Reply
Randy and Alice Smith
December 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Dear Ken, Linda and all the Howard family,
Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your mother. We pray that you will feel God’s comfort and strength during the difficult days ahead.
God bless you all.
Reply
Mrs Jill Lambright
December 14, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Thinking of your family during this time of loss… Remembering driving up with Mom and Dad to Dorothy’s house to play cards.
Reply
Diane & Doug DeYoung
December 15, 2013 at 11:32 am
Your “Ma” was a very special person. To know her was to love her. Always kind. Never judgmental. Loved her family with all her heart. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Reply
VERLEN & JUDY MILLER
December 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Dale & Sandy, Dave & Sheila and all the Howard family. We pray for all of you through this time of mourning. We know she is in the arms of the Lord and smiling her wonderful smile. We will miss her.
Reply
Carol Tungate
December 15, 2013 at 7:08 pm
To the Howard Family from the Tungate Family-thinking of you during your time of loss. We know what a wonderful mother and grandmother she always was. Don and Carol
Reply
Jim and Patti (Khodl) Hewitt
December 16, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Sheila and Dave,
Sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Time spent with those we love just never seem to be long enough. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort from the wonderful memories she left you with, they are to be treasured.
Reply
Giz and Shirley Giesbrecht
December 18, 2013 at 11:27 am
So sorry David and Sheila I know you will miss her dearly. Sounds like a wonderful lady. Wish we could have been there for you Love you guys
Reply
Rich & Jan Hildinger
December 18, 2013 at 11:35 am
Ken and Linda Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We never had the pleasure of meeting your mom but just knowing you Ken and the way you spoke of her we know how much she meant to you. May God give you strength through your sadness.
Reply
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
December 18, 2013 at 9:50 pm
To Sandy, Gwen, and all of the Howard Family. We were so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days and months ahead. Thinking of you.
Reply
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