Sumner William “Bill” Howard was born August 19, 1930 in Glen Arbor, Michigan to Sumner Howard and Ethel (McAlpine) Howard. He passed away November 30, 2016 at his home near Collins, Missouri.
He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.
On January 31, 1955 he was united in marriage to Joan Elaine “Jackie” Bodi. Their early married life was spent in Michigan, later living in Arizona and the state of Washington. In 1985 they moved to Missouri and spent the last 31 years in Missouri.
Bill worked in the pilot program for the Fisher Body Division of General Motors. From 1956 to 1980 he worked as a brake press operator. Bill had many happy years flea marketing where he made many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Helen Bergman.
Bill is survived by his wife Joan “Jackie” Howard, of the home; 6 sons, Sumner Jack, Henry Starr, John William, Donald Ray, Billy Todd and Daniel Warren; 1 daughter, Susan Alaine Howard; numerous grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many friends.
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Aimee says
January 30, 2025 at 1:10 pmI miss you grandpa… you passed away when I was a freshman in high school so about 5 years ago. I know you wont be able to read this but I wanted to update you on life.
I graduated Highschool in 2020. I got the highest scholarship amount, plus a swimming scholarship. I wasn’t sure if you knew I swam. (Grandma went.) I was #5 out of 20 kids.
I went to college and received a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, also getting Honors as well. I also swam all 4 years as well.
I currently live in Iowa with my boyfriend of almost 4 years. We are currently renting a house. I bought a new car as well! I also am going to school to be an MA, maybe even an RN. I currently work as a medication aid for people with mental disorders. I wish you could see where I am at in life right now…