Wilma-Howe-Obituary

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Wilma Jean Howe

Beulah, Michigan

Apr 22, 1937 – May 30, 2023

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BORN
April 22, 1937
DIED
May 30, 2023
LOCATION
Beulah, Michigan

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Bennett-Barz Funeral Home - Beulah Obituary

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Wilma Jean Howe, age 86, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at her granddaughter’s home. Wilma was born on April 22, 1937, in Pennsylvania to Ida and Fred Phelan, who she adored. She was raised with her younger sister and best friend Karen. She received her degree...

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Wilma was truly one of the best persons in this world. Our friendship began in high school. I was and still am disabled from 2 years old when I caught Polio. In school she made sure I did not miss any activity. She made sure there was always a seat for me to sit down. That may sound ridiculous to some people, but wearing a leg brace and climbing steps to the 3rd floor for classes made my schooling sometimes difficult. She had me to her home for different school activities and meals. ...

Sincere condolences Becky & family, may her memory live on in your family

She was a true ladybug. May she have some great reunions in heaven.

Sending condolences to you all. May you all have peace in knowing Wilma has been welcomed by her loved ones to her heavenly home.

I have many childhood memories of family gatherings in Canton, Oh. I will remember Wilma with fondness.

Debra Nedley Herrick
Daughter of Shirley Hart-Nedley

I had the opportunity to help care for Wilma in her elder years and I enjoyed the stories she told me of her life. RIP Wilma. So sorry for your loss Becky, Nate and the rest of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Dear Wilma, It was an honor taking care of you the last several years. My favorite memory is when we were going through your many recipes cut from magazines and newspaper when we decided I would make snowball cookies for us! Good times will be missed. Rest In Eternal Peace Wilma.

Wilma was always like a mom to me when I was up in Empire and even in the early crazy days of the 1970s with her son Joel rolling about, very patient with us and as time went on, always willing to catch up when I was up in Empire with my family. May she rest in peace and be hanging out with Joel and Maynard!