Stephen Bruce Howe
June 6th, 1945 - December 11th, 2022
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Stephen's Obituary
Stephen Bruce Howe, 77, of South Haven passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Spectrum Health – Lakeland in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Steve was born June 6, 1945 in South Haven to Jeanette and George Howe. Steve graduated from South Haven High School in 1963 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree. He married Patricia Hale on August 1, 1964 at the St. Basil Catholic Church. Steve worked at Du Well, National Motors and L&W Engineering in Holland where he retired in 2012. He was also a former captain and member of the Van Buren Mounted Sherriff Posse.
Steve is survived by his wife, Pat Howe of South Haven, daughters, Sheila (Greg) Fuller of Vicksburg, Michigan and Sharon Newman of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Steve is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, George and Jeanette Howe, two brothers, Roger Howe and Thomas Howe.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. A Rosary will begin at 5:30 PM. A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, December 29, at 11:00 AM at St. Basil Catholic Church with Father Richard Altine officiating. Steve will be laid to rest at North Shore Memorial Gardens in Hagar Shores. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Basil School Endowment Fund. To view Steve’s personal web page please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
Steve was born June 6, 1945 in South Haven to Jeanette and George Howe. Steve graduated from South Haven High School in 1963 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree. He married Patricia Hale on August 1, 1964 at the St. Basil Catholic Church. Steve worked at Du Well, National Motors and L&W Engineering in Holland where he retired in 2012. He was also a former captain and member of the Van Buren Mounted Sherriff Posse.
Steve is survived by his wife, Pat Howe of South Haven, daughters, Sheila (Greg) Fuller of Vicksburg, Michigan and Sharon Newman of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Steve is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, George and Jeanette Howe, two brothers, Roger Howe and Thomas Howe.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. A Rosary will begin at 5:30 PM. A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, December 29, at 11:00 AM at St. Basil Catholic Church with Father Richard Altine officiating. Steve will be laid to rest at North Shore Memorial Gardens in Hagar Shores. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Basil School Endowment Fund. To view Steve’s personal web page please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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Rosary at 5:30 p.m.