Howard John Barrons

Howard John Barrons Lansing Died June 16, 2010 at the age of 90. He was born in Calumet, Michigan on March 16, 1920 the son of Henry and Rose (Bussiere) Barrons. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the 8th Army Air Force. He was a graduate of Michigan Tech University in 1949 earning a B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Howard worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation for 34 years and retired in 1985. Howard married the love of his life Gertrude Nicholls on February 7, 1942, and she survives him. Also surviving are his six children, Gayle Barrons, Marcia (Steve) Maiville, Fr. Brian Barrons M. M., Carol (Dave) Schafer, Joan (Mike) Wood and Bruce (Jan) Barrons and 11 grandchildren; Kevin, Kelly and Michael Schafer, Emily and Thomas Wood, Morgan, Julie, Howard and Paul Barrons, Mark and Matthew Maiville. His brothers Walter and Norman (Ann), and his sister Adeline Macario survive Howard. Howard was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and a former member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and served as president of the Lansing District Council for many years. He will always be remembered for his service to the poor. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11:00a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Brian Barrons M. M. and Rev. Fr. John P. Klein as co-celebrants. Rite of committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-4:30p.m. at St. Gerard Church where the rosary will be prayed at 4:00p.m. Visitation continues Monday at 10:00a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Fr. Brian Barrons' mission work in China or the St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Gerard Conference.Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.