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I considered Howard to be my friend, even post Palisades he continued to be my friend. I grieve for his family, especially his daughter.
Debbie Malins
February 6th, 2009 at 12:00am
My condolences to Howards family> I was the Plant Controller at the Whiting Plant when Howard worked in Jackson and Palisades. I worked with him over 20 years. I am truly sorry to hear of Howards passing.
Gary Giem
February 6th, 2009 at 12:00am
I worshiped the Savior every Sunday with Howard,and even though our goal is to be with the Lord ,I find I am full of sorrow at the loss of my brother in Christ, a wonderful man,and a friend. I already miss him and can only look forward to the day we will reunite at the resurection of the Saints.To Jan, Randy, and Darcy, I wish I could say something to help ease your pain, all I have is that I love you .God Bless and keep you. Barry P.S. Please call me for anything 637-8675
Barry Fields
February 6th, 2009 at 12:00am
I am sorry to hear Howard passed away so young. I knew Howard for several years and had many conversations with him. I called him "Money Bags" and he liked that. He was a Great Man!.
Bernie Schaner
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Andy added joy to my time at Central High School. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
JoAnn Reeves Kerlin
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
We have lost a really nice person. God rest his soul and comfort his loved ones.
Paul Slaughter
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
With deep sorrow and sympathy I express to Janice and the children for the passing of my dearest friend Howard "Andy". We had many good times in high school together and kept in touch over the years. He was truly a good, God-fearing man with a great heart to help others. Andy was a premiere deal maker but learned to save for a rainy day to provide for his family. Andy was a devouted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He would frequently stop by and visit my elderly Father. I know that he will be waiting for us to join him with the Lord.I will miss him very much until then.
Frank Steinmetz Jr
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
My sincere sympathy to the entire family. "Howdy" was a good friend since we met in 1970, during the Grass Lake days. We made many good memories together.
Jim Beiswanger
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Heavin Family:
Tony Kanicki
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan, Randy, and Darcy - I am very sorry to learn about your loss. During this difficult time, know that you will find comfort in the love of God. Josh and Lauren - I love you both. Be strong.
Nikki Birkhead
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
I am very sad as I read of Howard's passing. I worked with him for 15 years at Palisades.......he knew his business and always was ready to help. I used to call him The Fount of All Funds....he liked that. He was a very giving person with church and community activities.
Stevan Cote
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
We are so veary veary sorry for the loss of Andy. He was A veary caring person who looked out for his family and everyone els. We've known Andy for ten years and never once did we hear him say anything bad about someone. We looked up to him has A rolemodel and A mentor. You will be missed by all who came in contact with you. GOD bless you and your loving family.
Del & Del Hooper
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan, Todd, Randy & Darcy,
Susan Reeder Wattrick
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Howard was a co-worker at Palisades Nuclear Plant during my employment there from 1977 until July 2004. We retired from Palisades the same day. Howard was a personal friend as well. My wife and I were touched by his generosity. He will be missed.
Sid Conklin
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
It was great seeing Howard at breakfast a couple of months ago.
Vance van Wieren
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Howard was a good friend to me when I worked at Palisades. He always had a good word and a smile and lots of good advice. Rest well, friend!
Vikki James
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
Howard was a great guy, worked with him in accounting at Consumers in Jackson. in Accounting.It seemed like yesterday that a few of us went to his house one evening shortly after he transferred to Palisades from Jackson. He would call me from the plant with policy questions and I would conclude he was in a conference with other people at the time. The Lord wanted him home. Hope to see him in the next life. Tom Heikkinen
Thomas Heikkinen
February 7th, 2009 at 12:00am
My condolences to Janice and her family. I was in the graduating class after Andy's. It is always sad to learn of a friend's passing. With my heartfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones.
Francine Okun Gardberg
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
I still have a book of notes written by Howard from his many, many safety tours of the plant - he was a man of many talents and ideas and he always strived to do the "right thing". Thank-you Howard for your guidance and words of wisdom! Your friend, Karyn
Karyn R
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
So sorry for your loss. We worked with Howard at Palisades and retired to RI in June 2003. We remembered Howard always wearing a suit and tie. He was always a team player and believer in company values. He will surely be missed.
Bob & Barbara Taylor
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
We ere shocked to hear of Howards passing. Howard was indeed a true friend. We first met "three piece" in the 70's at Palisades. Howard always had that familiar and wlcome smile. He was a joy to work with. No finance or budget issue was ever to big to solve. He will be truly missed. Our heart and prayers go out to Jan and the family.
Jim Rang
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
What a shock to our Church family to lose our Brother Andy. It has been such a joy to watch him grow in the Lord. The "Fruits of the Spirit" were so obvious to all who observed his goings and comings.
Les and Becky Burford
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
I graduated with Andy in 1958. Our thoughts go out to his family.
Jerry Friedman
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
Janice - I know what a difficult time this is for you and want you to know that I am thinking about you and my prayers for you will be answered. I informed my sister, JoAnn, and she is remembering the good times that gang of theirs had in high school. JoAnn lost her husband 4 months. My heart goes out to you and your family. Dorothy
Dorothy (Peck) Cutshaw
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
We worked with Howard at Palisades and enjoyed him as our neighbor in South Haven for 25 years. We are saddened by his passing - he was a friend, a hard worker, and a good person. Our thoughts are with his family.
Mike & Sheri King
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
Dear Janice and Family,
Denny DaPra
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Kathy Babor
February 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan, Todd, Randy, Darcy, Bobby,
Tim and Barb (Bohne) Dotson
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
I am sorry for your loss. I am going to miss my friend Howard. I worked with him for most of the years he worked at Palisades. He was the “money man” and famous for “Howardnomics.” Palisades and the world was a better place with Howard there. He was a very kind and generous person and very proud of his church food pantry. He is surely with God.
Greg Daggett
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
Darcy I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May you and your family find solice in all the good memories.
Diane Schlanser
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan: I am sorry to read about Howard's passing. I have many fond memories of Howard, you and the boys when you lived in Dr. & Margaret Chapel's apartment At Grass Lake. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
John "Jake" Decoster
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
I am so sorry to hear of your lost of Andy. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all. May you find comfort in all the memories that you have. May peace be with you all. Vickie
Jan, Becky, Todd and family
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
Darcy, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice man. I always saw him and you together when I worked at wal-mart. You could see the love in his eyes he had for you. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Diane Vinoski
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
My thoughts and prayers are sent out to the family.I am sorry to hear of your loss, Andy will not be forgotten, he was a great family man and treated all Darcy's friends as if they were part of the family too. I have known the family since I was just about 16 years old and am proud and honored to have gotten to him and his family through the years. May Jan and Darcy, Randy , and Todd find peace in knowing their father is with the Lord.
Shanna Higgs
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Phyllis Walker
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
To the Heavin Family. I worked at the Palisades plant from 1981-1985 and Howard was my friend. Never will forget the time that he showed up at Gilmores Pool party in Holland with a swim suit, vest and suitcoat on. That was Howard. He will be missed. Bill and Pat Reed, Villages, Fl.
William Reed
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
Darcy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family sre in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
mary sue hooper
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
I worked with Howard at Palisades for 24 years. He was always there with an answer to any financial problem, and we endured many meetings together. I enjoyed seeing him at our Tuesday breakfasts, it was enjoyable to see him so relaxed and without his tie.
Kathy C.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:00am
To Jan,Todd,Randy and Darcy, I was sorry to hear of your Husband/Dads passing. I don't think that any of us realize how short time really is until someone that we love and care about has left us. Remember the good times and you will all be okay. Take care, Steve and Jan
Steve Emmert
February 11th, 2009 at 12:00am
jan and darcy,
bob & darrollene zimmermann
February 13th, 2009 at 12:00am
The Heavin family ~
Michelle Henry Parrish
February 13th, 2009 at 12:00am
Dear Jan, You may not remember me but we volunteered years ago at Maple Grove or the other schools. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your soul mate. As I glance at the other e-mails I realize what a man he was and a man with many friends. I hope you will let God surround you and comfort you through all the tough times. He IS there. Terryyntu
Terry Hill
February 13th, 2009 at 12:00am
Dear Darcy, You and I were in WW together and I see and talk to you often at Walmart. Losing a father is so terribly hard and since I have lost my dad also I know how you must feel. Please let everyone around you surround you with their love and may God give you all the strength you need to get through the touch times now and ahead. Terry
terry hill
February 13th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for Howard for approximately 10 years at Palisades. I live very near you and would see Howard often outside and we always spoke, laughed, and asked how each other were. I would have like to attend his visitation; however, I was whisked away to Miami upon the unexpected death of my 53-year-old sister. My condolences on your loss.
Donna Onken
February 14th, 2009 at 12:00am
Dear Heavin family, I worked with Howard for many years at Palisades - my husband knew him also, Howard was always so knowledgable about money matters!! He was always polite, friendly, funny, and very nice to work with - he will be missed by MANY at Palisades. Sincerely, Margie and Ken Karn, Eau Claire, MI 49111
Margie Karn, Palisades
February 15th, 2009 at 12:00am
Jan and family: Sorry for your loss.
Mark Bitman
February 16th, 2009 at 12:00am
Hi Darcy and Family
Mike Hill
February 18th, 2009 at 12:00am
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Howard. My husband Larry and I worked many years at Palisades with Howard. Howard and Larry (who died 9/2/2007) were good friends there. They would share good conversation over lunch in the plant cafeteria. Howard came to my husband's funeral and gave me great comfort by his being there. I am so sorry but it wasn't until today 2/19 that I read about Howard's death. Janice, please accept my deepest sympathy. He will be missed.
Lucy Phillips
February 19th, 2009 at 12:00am
