Photo courtesy of Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes- Holt Delhi Chapel
Sep 14, 1931 - Aug 16, 2014
Howard was a remarkable person! He helped us to set up our retirement accounts which we are enjoying today. He was always kind and very helpful, so full of knowledge and kind of a father figure to us. Our hearts and prayers go out to his entire family.
Keith & Carol Burch
January 24, 2023 | Friend
Carolyn and family, Joe and I are so sorry about Howard's passing. We enjoyed seeing his genuine smiling face and his positive and very sweet demeanor.We were so glad to have such nice and Christian people for our neighbors. Joe and myself felt like Howard was becoming like a father figure to both of us,seeing and visiting with us, pretty much on a daily basis.(Both of our fathers' passed decades ago) You both touched our hearts and we are saddened and will miss Howard very much.We will...
August 20, 2014
We're sorry to hear of Howard's passing and extend our sincere sympathies. Looking forward to Jesus' soon return and a beautiful family reunion! Lovingly, Evelyn and Ron McClure and Brenda McClure Bartel and family
Brenda Bartel
August 20, 2014 | Bellaire, MI
Carolyn and family…so sorry to hear of Howard's death. He was always friendly and encouragement to us. He will be missed. Dan always enjoyed talking with him. We are praying for you and your family. ((((Hugs)))). God is with you.
August 20, 2014
Hi Carolyn,
Sandii e-mailed me yesterday about Howard. So sorry. I called Joyce last night. Sincerely, David A. Peterson
August 19, 2014
Dear Carolyn and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. Though I didn't get the opportunity to know him very well, he always had a smile when I'd see him. May the Lord be with you all, and shelter you in his loving arms. Love DuWayna
DuWayna Downey
August 18, 2014 | Lansing, MI
Age 83, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Howard was born September 14, 1931, in Muskegon, MI the son of Howard Sr. and Theresa (Algaier) Gladding. Howard grew up in the Lyons, Michigan area and moved to Lansing area in 1953. A liscenced real estate broker since 1961, Howard enjoyed fishing and playing his key board. Howard was a member of the Lansing Jaycee's and a life member of the Holt American Legion Post #238 . He was a member of the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years. Howard was in the National Guards for 9 years and very proud of his service. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harwood Gladding, granddaughter, Chelsea Weymouth and grandson, Jonathan Ferree. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Christensen); children, Julia (Darrell) Ferree, Mike (Lorena) Gladding, Sue (Keith) DeBarr and Kris (Roger) Weymouth; grandchildren, Christy Ferree, Deidre Ferree, Eric (Amy) Gladding, Kyle (Stephanie) Gladding, Bryce Gladding, Sara Gladding, Katie (Kyle ) Zemsta, Keith (Brandy) DeBarr, Madisyn Weymouth and Damen Weymouth; great grandchildren, Julia Ferree, Lillian DeBarr and Autumn DeBarr. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 21, 2014, 10:00 AM at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt Chapel with pastor Chuck Hanlon officiating. Interment will follow in Needmore Cemetery in Chesterfield Twp. The family will receive relatives and friends, Wednesday, August 20, 2014, from 6-8 PM and then once again one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Holt Seventh Day Adventist Church Building Fund in memory of Howard.
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