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.