Alden Thomas Howay

Alden Thomas Howay passed away peacefully at home June 25th, 2021.  He was born in Flint, MI March 2, 1936 to Leon and Dorothy (Goodall) Howay.  Alden graduated with the 1955 class of Bentley High School in Flint.  On July 26, 1990 he married Verona (Powelson). During his 58-year career at Michigan Lumber Company in Flint, Alden held various roles and made many friends along the way. 

He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid duck and deer hunter.  Another hobby was antiques and restoring furniture, owning the Country Shoppe in Millington for many years.  Later in life, he enjoyed spending quiet days on his farm, which was his pride and joy. 

Alden is survived by his wife and 4 children, Tom (Sue) Howay, Jenny (Dan) McCulloch, Ron (Melissa) Snyder, Deb (Frank) Buck; loving Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; siblings, Kathy (Larry) Wiltse, Mike (Rose) Howay, Christine (Ray) Fejedelem, Patricia Howay, Elle Wright, Brenda (John) Ervin, Steve (Charlene) Howay, Mary Rita (Larry) Bedgood; many nieces and nephews and special friends.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and Verona’s parents, first wife Shirley Ann Howay, and son Tommy Powelson.  

Funeral services for Alden will be 11am Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Edgewood Church of God. Pastor Dave Perry will officiate and burial will follow at Hamilton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 28 from 2-8pm at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgewood Church of God or the Gratiot County Commission on Aging.  

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Joyce Kovacs]

To all who knew and loved Alden, I'm sorry for your loss. Of course, he will live on in your hearts and mind. Know that I am sending love and prayers to all of you. God be with you in your grief.

[Sheila Hebner]

Deepest sympathy to The Howay Family. May God enfold you in His love, peace fill your hearts, words and friendships comfort you and cherished memories all help to ease your sorrow.

[Ron/Mary Jane Crang]

Our Condolences to the Howey family.
May the Peace of the Lord see you all through this difficult time!!

[Curtis Koth]

I had the good fortune of working with Alden for decades at MLC. He taught many people the importance of hard work and honesty at work and in life. We always had great respect for one another.

[Ron/Mary Jane Crang]

Our Condolences to the Howey family.
May the Peace of the Lord see you all through this difficult time!!

[Gerald Haan]

Our families have been together for over 70 years, and hope to continue for many more. As a young Boy (8-10) I was allowed to ride with Alden on the lift as he built loads the he would deliver later in the day. I was able to ride in the big truck with Alden, even today, 50 years later, i remember the excitement to be riding along side in the Semi. Alden loved his work and the industry he was apart of. He was respected by all that spoke with and those he met, They all new of his knowledge and experience. Alden taught me a wide variety of important life lessons.....and a little bit about lumber. He is a big part of the long History at Michigan Lumber and will be missed, and always remembered.
...'Somedays you know the answer....somedays you don't'.

[Chuck Timmons]

We had some great times together that I shall never forget, MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

[Lori Strouse]

Alden (Tom) Howay, families, and Verona,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve known you both many years and I mourn with you. I will miss his banter and making copies of his genealogy papers to send out to family. God bless you❣️
Lori Strouse