Tribute & Message From The Family
Beverlee Ann (Silcock) Howell, age 89, of Richland, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2019 at the Story Point Senior Living in Portage. Beverlee was born September 21, 1929 in Cloverdale, MI to Ted and Vesta Silcock. She was raised by her mother, Vesta and her beloved step-father, Harold Hazel. Beverlee graduated from Richland High School and furthered her education at Western Michigan University. She worked as a legal secretary for many years in Kalamazoo.
Beverlee married Joseph Howell on February 5, 1950; he sadly preceded her in death in 2015. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald in 1981; her parents and step-father; and three siblings, Barbara, Patricia and Tom. Beverlee is survived by her two daughters, Sue (Robert) Quick and Debra Snyder; two sons, Gary Howell and Alan Howell; a sister, Nancy Macomber; four grandchildren, Tami, David (Tiffany), Christopher (Jana) and Justin; seven great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Mattison, Maylin, Elise, Liana, Norah and Kaia, one great-great granddaughter, Amelia; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D. Avenue (M-89), Richland, MI 49083. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall #100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Condolence & Memory Journal
Prayers surround you with love. My blessing to you and your family.
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Susie Michel - Petoskey, MI - Friend May 07, 2019
So many childhood and adult memories of a wonderful woman and mom.
My deepest sympathy to Alan, Sue, Deb, and Gary.
Treasure the memories.. I know I always will. Sandi
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Sandi DeLosh Dunning - Dunedin, FL - Family Friend May 05, 2019
Condolences to the family.
Terri Leet
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A friend May 05, 2019
Thanks for being a grandma that was such a big part of my life. I'll never forget the laughter we shared, the sleepovers at the condo, your cinnamon mentos, the dog bone surprise that we still talk about, your last trip to Hope4wildlife where you fed the deer, I loved seeing the smile and excitement on your face. I can remember the old Richland house, Ronnie coming home in his truck....WOW the memories that rush through my mind. You are so loved. I'm so happy you made it home...and I shared one of the last hours of your life, by your side with my mom and Susie Q!! Love you grandma!! I'll keep looking for banana pie and I'll know you are helping me make miracles happen!
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Tami Leveque - Mattawan, MI May 05, 2019
Thanks for being a grandma that was such a big part of my life. I'll never forget the laughter we shared, the sleepovers at the condo, your cinnamon mentos, the dog bone surprise that we still talk about, your last trip to Hope4wildlife where you fed the deer, I loved seeing the smile and excitement on your face. I can remember the old Richland house, Ronnie coming home in his truck....WOW the memories that rush through my mind. You are so loved. I'm so happy you made it home...and I shared one of the last hours of your life, by your side with my mom and Susie Q!! Love you grandma!! I'll keep looking for banana pie and I'll know you are helping me make miracles happen!
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Tami Leveque - Mattawan, MI May 05, 2019
Thanks for being a grandma that was such a big part of my life. I'll never forget the laughter we shared, the sleepovers at the condo, your cinnamon mentos, the dog bone surprise that we still talk about, your last trip to Hope4wildlife where you fed the deer, I loved seeing the smile and excitement on your face. I can remember the old Richland house, Ronnie coming home in his truck....WOW the memories that rush through my mind. You are so loved. I'm so happy you made it home...and I shared one of the last hours of your life, by your side with my mom and Susie Q!! Love you grandma!! I'll keep looking for banana pie and I'll know you are helping me make miracles happen!
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Tami Leveque - Mattawan, MI May 05, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
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A friend May 05, 2019
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Nicholas Rice - Kalamazoo, MI May 05, 2019
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Nicholas Rice - Kalamazoo, MI May 05, 2019