Hill, Howard G. Howard G. Hill, age 94, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007, at Transitional Health Services in Fremont. He was born on January 4, 1913, in Grand Rapids and moved to Fremont that February. He married Viola McClary in 1939. She preceded him in death in 1987. They had one daughter, Jane Mary Kelly. In 1989, he married Marguerite Johnson Maynard, who had one daughter, Mrs. Janet (Galen) Brookens and one son William (Joyce) Maynard Jr.. Howard also had one sister, Margaret (Hill) Rose who preceded him in death. Howard served in the U.S. Army 4 years in Oran, N. Africa, France and Germany in the 601st ordinance battalion. He was also a member of the Masons Newaygo Pilgrim Lodge #131. Howard retired from Continental Motors in 1972. Memorial services were on Thursday, August 9, at the Fremont United Methodist Church with Pastor Carolin S. Spragg officiating. As a memorial, please consider the United Methodist Church of Fremont, where he was a member for over 60 years. Friends may share memories and condolences with the family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home in Fremont. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Howard Hill family on-line Dear Jane, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Jerry Woodring Posted 8/8/2007 Jane Mary, We have always thought of you as a part of our family. Your parents were very special people and they had a very special daughter. Our prayers and concerns are with you at this sad time. Much love, Arnold and Mildred Posted 8/8/2007 When Hod married Marguerite, he became Grandpa to all of her grandchildren and their families. He delighted in all of the great grandchildren and loved watching them grow up and come to visit him. I will remember Grandpa Hod for the way he loved family, friends, and animals; most recently his 'kitty cat' at Fountain View. I will remember the way he cared for my grandma and was such a gentleman. Grandpa Hod loved to share his favorite stories with visitors and had a great smile and laugh. Erik Salisbury Posted 8/8/2007 Dear Janet and Galen, Rod and Colleen & family: Very sorry to hear of your loss. Howard was a wonderful, caring neighbor who loved to talk, hand feed squirrels, loved our dogs, liked children, and worked diligently on his yard. He was a great man who cared about everyone. Friends Always, Linda, Mandy, & Amy Hills Posted 8/8/2007 Jane, We first became acquainted with your parents through Vi's teaching, as Dick was teaching then, too. Then, one surprising time, your folks called on mine, in Lake Worth, when you lived near there. My Dad, Onie Coblentz, and your Dad, had a golf date ! Hod always recalled that to us as a nice time. Also, there was a very brief obit in the Muskegon newspaper when Dad died in 2003. Hod was our very first condolence caller that morning! Such a thoughtful gentleman as Hod was. We are sorry for your loss. Dick and Judy Ramm Posted 8/21/07