Stephen R. Howes
February 28, 1955 – August 21, 2022
A visitation will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Southwest Michigan, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 67, passed away Sunday evening, August 21, 2022. Stephen was born in Kalamazoo on February 28, 1955, the son of Harold R. and Dolores Marie (Spicketts) Howes. Stephen was a state wrestling champion in 1972, as a student at Galesburg-Augusta High School. He was an avid musician and loved singing and playing the guitar in his band Beef Steak Junction. He was a lover of animals and had been the human to numerous dogs. He was also a devoted University of Michigan sports fan. GO BLUE! Stephen is survived by his siblings, David (Dawn) Howes, Paul (Carol) Howes, Thomas (Barbara) Howes, John (Tamara) Howes, Susan (Ken) Davidson; step-daughter, Danielle Wright; step-son, Justin Coon; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wonderful memories of growing up with Steve, playing Kick the Can at Grandma’s, cousin get togethers at Milham Park, and family fun at the Howes family pool. May the peace of the Lord be with you all, love and hugs Kathy Eodchick DeRose
To Steve: You’ve gone to Heaven too soon for those left behind. When we hear a special song or tune on a guitar we’ll know it’s sent with love from you above. Dance on the white clouds, sing, and laugh with a heart full of joy! You’re home in your Heavenly Father’s House with no more pain or sorrow and only love dwell here. May God bring peace and comfort to all of you as remember your sweet brother, Steve.
Rest in Heaven Steve! We know you’re tired of the fight-Thank you for the grace of that fight,your dignity and most of all, for the friendship you’ve given so many of us for years! We always loved hearing you play at various Parker events…Heaven has a beautiful new musician now! Terri and Robert Hoare’
Goodbye to a kind friend. I’ll have fond memories of talking music, sports and solving the world’s problems over a burger and brew at the local watering hole. I wish life had been kinder to you in the last few years, you deserved it.
Rest in peace old friend, remembering old times at maro. condolences to his family.