Kalamazoo, Michigan
DESVOIGNES, Howard Carroll Portage
Passed away January 23, 2012 at Grace of Douglas. Howard was born January 11, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the son of Carroll and Mildred (Owen) DesVoignes. He was a Public Safety Officer for the City of Kalamazoo for 28 years. He married Phyllis Newhouse...Read More
My thoughts and prayers to Howards family, I worked with Howard but the most important memory is for Howard saving my sister's life at the bank. I am indebted to you Howard, you have always been in my prayers of thanks. Rest easy!
Larry Belen
February 04, 2012 | Kalamazoo, MI
My sympathy to Howards family. I worked with Howard on the KDPS and liked being around him, he was always cheerful and helpful to us all. What a great guy! God bless and rest in peace Howard.
Ray Fuller
February 01, 2012 | Kalamazoo, MI
Sorry to hear that Howard passed away. He was a good friend and taught us rookies how to ride the department motorcycles.
David Little
January 30, 2012 | Scotts, MI
Aunt Phyllis,
Sorry to hear about my favorite Uncle. Uncle Howard was the kind of person that was there when you needed him. I can remember him showing us how to ride a bicycle backwards as a kid,babysitting for him and getting movie passes (as these were the best thing to get back in the day),making doughnuts with grandma so that the guys could take them along to go deer hunting,going out with him and nobody believing he was my uncle,or when my kids came to visit giving them their first...
Mildred Baskers-Figurin
January 26, 2012 | Portage, MI
I am sorry to hear that Howard has passed away. I met Howard on my first day at KPD in March of 1960. We were on the same shift and had lockers across from each other. Howard had a sense of humor and we shared many laughs together. Blessings to Howard's family.
Conrad ("Ski") Lewandowski
January 26, 2012 | Lakeland, FL
Howard was one of those people who made coming to work fun and exciting. Always nice to know he was backing you up. God bless.
Charles Spencer
January 26, 2012 | North Port, FL
Phyllis, we are sorry to hear of Howards passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Howard and family. Howie and I worked together @ KPD for many years. We use to hunt together in the UP of Mich. So many memories. I will miss him.
Paula and I will miss the memorial. We are out of town for a few more weeks. God bless. Don & Paula Ruthven
January 26, 2012
Phyllis, I'm sorry to hear of Howards passing. He was in my class at Portage. My prayers are with you.
Sandy Manning-Pomeroy
January 25, 2012 | Richland, MI
Aunt Phyl,
We are sorry to hear about Howard's passing. He will be missed greatly. I remember the first time I met Uncle Howard. I think it was at Greenspire. I was just a little kid and when it was time to leave, he gave me money. I thought he was the coolest person ever!
You are in our thoughts and we pray that God will give you comfort and strength in the days weeks ahead.
Love, Jen & Greg Crist
Jennifer Crist
January 25, 2012 | Sparks, NV
