David R. Howe's Obituary
David R. Howe, age 46, of Spring Lake died November 11, 2006 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a sudden illness. Dave was born on June 15, 1960 to Richard and Caroline “Mac” (Mackey) Howe in Grand Haven and was a lifelong area resident.
Dave graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1978 and had worked for G.B. Management Systems in Holland as a dispatcher. He was a member of SAL (Sons of American Legion) Grand Haven Post #28.
Dave is survived by his two children, Mackenzie and Alex, both at home; his mother, Caroline “Mac” Howe of Spring Lake; his father, Richard (Mary Ann) Howe of Muskegon; 2 sisters: Lori (Jeff) Rohen of Grand Rapids and Mary Howe of Grand Haven; special friend Laura Howard and her sons, Nick and Austin; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A service celebrating David’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating. Friends may meet the family at the American Legion Post #28 in Grand Haven following the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Memorials may be made to a college fund for his children or the Spring Lake High School Athletic Foundation. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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