Gary R. Howe, age 70 of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his daughter's home in West Olive. Gary was born on April 18, 1949 in Detroit to Orville M. and Margaret (Anstead) Howe Jr. Gary graduated from high school and joined the United States Air Force where he served during the Vietnam War. Gary lived in various states prior to moving back to the Fremont area where he settled in 1982. Gary enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, writing poetry and art. He was a life member of the VFW Laurels Post #6898 in Fremont where he was a past Post Commander. Gary is survived by his children, Alicia (Ozzie) LaPonsie of White Cloud; Honor (Jared) Breining of West Olive; Theron (Teresa) Howe of Fremont; Samara (Nic) Johnson of Whitehall; 11 grandchildren; his sister, Jonnie Bostic of Atlanta, Georgia. Gary was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wade in 2017 and by his sister, Paula Reser in 2018. MILITARY HONORS : Friday, December 13, 2019 at 4pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel – 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412 with VISITATION following the military honors until 7pm. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: To a veterans charity to be designated by the family, checks may be payable to Crandell Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our dad – I would like to say that to know him is to love him, but I can't because it's just not true. Our dad was a crazy, stubborn, hilarious, homeless looking old man, but man did we love him. So to know him probably means you have a great story to tell. His sense of humor could offend some, but make us kids laugh for days. One of those weird things we probably shouldn't have inherited. He could be very grumpy and hold a grudge like no buddy's business. With that being said, if you were ever mean to one of us kids, you should be very worried right now, because he remembers. In all seriousness, this man served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and didn't get the hero recognition he deserved. But he will forever be a hero in our hearts. He taught us how to shoot a gun, to hunt and to protect ourselves. He encouraged us to have fun during target practice but that guns are not toys. He helped instill a strong sense of religion in us and often talked about the power of prayer. He was spiritual in many ways. He often told us kids about the horrors he escaped while overseas and lived through. The ghosts who spoke to him and saved his life while on vacation. There was never a question on his beliefs about life after death. So know that if you ever look over your shoulder and think you catch a glimpse of him, or see his face in a crowd, rest assured its dad letting you know that he loves you and he is ok. I would like to quote Mary Baker Eddy - "Divine love always has met and always will meet every human need. When angels visit us, we do not always hear the rustle of wings or feel the featherly touch of the breast of a dove. But we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts" This is a devastating loss for those of us who love him. Memories of love and laughter is what will ultimately get us through. Our loss is heavens gain, he now gets to reunite with family and friends already there. So Thank You dad for the life lessons and family catch phrases like "Halika Dito" "red belly" and for never following through on the threats like "50 lashes with a wet noodle" and for never actually selling us to the gypsies. Having kids of our own now we understand how tempting that can be. Hunt big, sail long and hike your rocky mountain for you are home. Rest in Peace Dad Your children Military Honors Fremont Chapel Friday, December 13, 2019 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Visitation Fremont Chapel Friday, December 13, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7193 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412