Obituary of Terry Lynn Howard

Terry L. Howard, 48, of Galien passed away on April 10, 2011 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles, with his family near his side. He was born to the late Jerry Howard and Mary (Null) Runnels-Staffel on January 17, 1963. At a ceremony in Michigan City he married Rita Jasch on November 5, 1981 and they shared 29 wonderful years together. Terry's family knew him to be a hard worker. He enjoyed working and camping but most of all enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons, and grandchildren. He preceded in death by his mother and father. He will be missed by his wife Rita, his two sons Jeremy (Jennifer) Howard and Brandon (Lindsey) Howard, his two granddaughters, Brianna Howard, Alexandra Howard, grandsons, Collin Gordon and Evan Wade all of Galien. He also is survived by his brother Jerry (Belinda) Howard, Jr. of Stevensville, his four sisters; Karen (Gordon) Brown of Eau Claire, Debbie Ward of Michigan City, Indiana, Tammy (Steve) Juroff of Benton Harbor and Patty (Al) Fredenburg of Michigan City, Indiana, his stepfather Joel Staffel, father-in-law Clyde R. Josch, a brother-in-law Clyde Josch and a sister-in-law Tammy (Jack) Sheets. He will also be missed by his many friends. In accordance with Terry's wishes cremation has place and a Celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Those wishing to make a donation in honor of Terry may do so to his wife Rita Howard. Condolences, photos, memories can be left for the family here or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles