LaVerne Esther Howard

LaVerne E. Howard, 95, of Stevensville, MI passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Golden Age Manor in Stevensville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville with Rev. David Hills officiating. Burial to follow at Lincoln Twp. Cemetery. Friends may visit from 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Stevensville United Methodist Church. Those wishing to sign LaVerne’s guestbook may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. LaVerne was born on December 18, 1920 to Adam and Esther (Bartz) Reimer in Stevensville. She was a graduate of Stevensville High School in 1938. LaVerne wed Gerald Howard in 1941. She worked in the accounting department at Heath Company for 20 years before retiring.  LaVerne was an involved member of Stevensville United Methodist Church and The Lincoln Township Library FRIENDS Group. She enjoyed baking, gardening and traveling.  The family would like to thank Tim and Ferny Rantz and the staff at Golden Age Manor for their wonderful care they provided LaVerne the last 3 years. LaVerne is survived by her son Gerald (Janis) Howard II of Fennville, MI; daughter Judy Grimmett of Stevensville; grandchildren Martin (Jennifer) Howard, Cory Howard, Jason Grimmett, and Colleen McGuire; 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Gerald in September 2001; son-in-law David Grimmett, and brothers, Charles Reimer and Clarence Reimer.