Teresa Lynn "Teri" Howe Obituary (1954 - 2021)

Teresa "Teri" Lynn Howe July 21, 1954 - April 29, 2021 Teresa "Teri" Lynn Howe, a lifelong resident of Eaton Rapids, passed away on April 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 65 years old. Teri was born in Eaton Rapids on July 21, 1954, the daughter of Harold "Punk" Howe and Esther (Dana) Howe. She was a 1972 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and enjoyed watching Greyhound Athletics, especially wrestling. Teri also always enjoyed cheering on the Spartans. Teri began her career of helping and caring for others as a Nurse's Aide at the Diamondale Facility, formerly known as Jarvis Acres. She was named Sparrow's "Employee of the Year" in 1996. After 40 years of exemplary service, Teri retired in 2016 from her position as Ward Clerk at the Sparrow Hospital St. Lawrence Campus. A music lover, Teri was a diehard Beach Boy fan and she loved listening to their records, reading any books about them and attending as many of their concerts as she could. Her love of Walt Disney characters, especially Pooh, enabled her to create a collection and always brought a smile to people's faces. Teri was a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, great great aunt, faithful godmother, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched. She took particular pleasure interacting with the accomplishments of her many nieces, nephews and friends. Teri will always be remembered for her gentle smile, infectious laugh and love of life. She always held a very special place in her heart for her dear friends. Teri is survived by her brother, Bill (Marie) Howe of Bath, MI; special friends: Karen Miller of Ionia, MI, Kaye Sanders of Vermontville, MI, Penny Johnson of Diamondale, MI, Teresa Arlen of Jacksonville, North Carolina; nephews: Mike (Margie) Howe of Springport, MI, Doug (Mary) Howe of Ingadine, MI, Tim Howe of Holt, MI, Chris (Susan) Howe of Grand Rapids, MI, Tim Pettifor of Indianapolis, IN; nieces: Penny Howe of Boseman, Montana, Michelle (Dean) Harmon of Martinsville, IN, Lynda (Melvin) Smallwood of Indianapolis, IN; and several great and great great nieces and nephews. Teri was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Linda (Howe) Pettifor and brothers, James "Jim" Howe and Walter "Walt" Howe; as well as sister-in-law, Elli Howe. Funeral services celebrating Teri's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday. Interment will be held at Rosehill Cemetery, in Eaton Rapids, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society, in loving memory of Teri Howe.