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Howard Duryea Obituary
Kalamazoo
Went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Howard was born in Jackson, MI, August 12, 1915, the son of Carl W. and Geneva Pansy (Swaney) Duryea. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, received both a silver and bronze battle star, and attained the rank of Sergeant. Howard was a member of Hope Reformed Church, and had retired from the James River Paper Co. after 31 years employment. On November 28, 1945, he married Alice Elvene Croe, who preceded him in death on July 12, 1999. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Elise (Ronald) Copping of Kalamazoo, and Barbara Ann Kane of Plainwell; three grandsons, Ryan Richard Copping, Nicholas (Kristine) Russell and Anthony Howard Schirripa; and two great-grandsons, Michael Dennis and Anthony David Schirripa. Services will be held 6 o'clock Friday evening at the funeral home with his former pastor, Rev. Arthur Wiers, officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to Park Village Pines. The family will be at the funeral home one hour prior to service time Friday evening.
JOLDERSMA & KLEIN
917 S. Burdick
343-2628
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Denny
February 17, 2005
Howard was part of my life for many years. The best way I could describe him was a gentle soul. He was a man that was hard to frustrate yet quick to smile. One of the greatest gifts he gave was the gentleness that he passed on to his grandsons. All of them. It is evident when you talk to them to see him in them. He will be missed, but seen forever through them.
Anthony Schirripa
February 16, 2005
Thank you Grandfather for your quiet inspiration. I will miss you.
Mary Elise Copping
February 13, 2005
Dad, Just a short note to let you know how much I love you and will miss your quiet personality. At your funeral I realized how much you were thought of by others. I was so comforted by what was said about you. I saw you as a person not just my Father. I am so proud to be your daughter. I know how difficult a childhood you had and you always said you wanted to be a better person in spite of it. I just want you to know you did it. You are such a role model for me and should be for others but because of your quiet personality many are unaware of what you overcame. The memories of you doing things for others, of watching you with your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and your flowers in my garden are treasures I have of you when you were here. I just want you to know we really do "live" on I can see your morality in your grandsons.
Love You,
Mary Elise (Goldie)
Nick Schirripa
February 10, 2005
"Nobody here but us chickens, Boss."
I love you, Grandpa, and I miss you.
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