Howard D. Cuddeback, age 76 of Hesperia, formerly of Muskegon , passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at his home. Howard was born on August 19, 1928 in Muskegon to Glen and Minnie (Gould) Cuddeback and grew up in Muskegon and later moved to the Hesperia area. He had been a production worker at the CWC Textron Company in Muskegon for several years until his retirement. He was a member of the AFL-CIO Local #397 and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, Howard A. Cuddeback of Alpine, California ; Sheryl Fiala of White Cloud; Raymond L. Cuddeback of Alpine, California; Ronald E. Cuddeback of Alpine, California; stepchildren, John Blankenship Jr. of Mecosta, Michigan; Barb Lofquist of White Cloud; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; his brother, Kenneth Cuddeback of Twin Lake, Michigan; longtime friends, Marcia Blankenship; Butch Yorks; his former wife, Joan Eckheart of Alpine, California. Funeral Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from the Howard D. Cuddeback Family Home in Hesperia with interment in the Big Prairie Everett Township Cemetery in White Cloud. Friends may consider the Howard D. Cuddeback Family to help with funeral expenses for memorial contributions in memory of Howard. Friends may also send condolences or share a memory with the family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel.