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Howard Alton “The Porch Man” Andrews

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Howard Alton “The Porch Man” Andrews

Birth
Osseo, Hillsdale County, Michigan, USA
Death
21 Aug 2006 (aged 76)
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Howard was past president of Michigan Landlords Association, a member of Home and Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids, a charter member of Grand Rapids Rental Property Owners Association also a board member of Michigan Street Business Association. Howard was actively involved in the Mountain Beach Association, Port Sheldon, MI.

Special Note: A family member shared this story about Howard: "I added a couple of pictures of my Uncle Howard Alton Andrews. From the flower you left, it sounds like you knew Unk pretty well. He always could make you laugh. Did you ever hear about the time he went into a telephone booth in Saugatuck? He elled "Shazam." in his loudest voice? Then he walked out scratching his head an said "That's strange, it worked last time"

OBITUARY EXCERPTS

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11 AM at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, East Chapel, 937 Michigan NE. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Michigan, Gilda's Club or New Community Church. ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS, EAST CHAPEL www.arsulowiczbrothers.com

Mr. Howard A. Andrews, aged 76, of Grand Rapids, known as "The Porchman" for over 50 years, passed away Monday, August 21, 2006.

Surviving are his wife and best friend of 46 years, Margaret (nee Wisinski); his brother, Karl H. (Joyce) Andrews of South Haven, MI; in-laws, Virginia and Jerry Priebe of Honor, MI, known as "Uncle Andy" to his many special nieces and nephews also numerous good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Inez and his sister, Marion Nimmo. It was Howard's wish to be cremated.
Source: Grand Rapids Press Obituaries
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Howard A Andrews
United States Census, 1940
Name Howard A Andrews
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Ward 3, Jackson, Jackson City, Jackson, Michigan, United States
Sex Male
Age 10
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1930
Last Place of Residence Jackson, Michigan
Howard F Andrews Head M 40 Indiana
Inez M Andrews Wife F 40 Indiana
Marian E Andrews Daughter F 15 Michigan
Howard A Andrews Son M 10 Michigan
Karl H Andrews Son M 3 Michigan
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1768.

Howard A Andrews
United States Social Security Death Index
Age 76
Given Name Howard
Middle Name A
Surname Andrews
Birth Date 09 Feb 1930
State Michigan
Last Place of Residence Kent, Michigan
Previous Residence Postal Code 49503
Event Date 21 Aug 2006
Howard was past president of Michigan Landlords Association, a member of Home and Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids, a charter member of Grand Rapids Rental Property Owners Association also a board member of Michigan Street Business Association. Howard was actively involved in the Mountain Beach Association, Port Sheldon, MI.

Special Note: A family member shared this story about Howard: "I added a couple of pictures of my Uncle Howard Alton Andrews. From the flower you left, it sounds like you knew Unk pretty well. He always could make you laugh. Did you ever hear about the time he went into a telephone booth in Saugatuck? He elled "Shazam." in his loudest voice? Then he walked out scratching his head an said "That's strange, it worked last time"

OBITUARY EXCERPTS

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 11 AM at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, East Chapel, 937 Michigan NE. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Michigan, Gilda's Club or New Community Church. ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS, EAST CHAPEL www.arsulowiczbrothers.com

Mr. Howard A. Andrews, aged 76, of Grand Rapids, known as "The Porchman" for over 50 years, passed away Monday, August 21, 2006.

Surviving are his wife and best friend of 46 years, Margaret (nee Wisinski); his brother, Karl H. (Joyce) Andrews of South Haven, MI; in-laws, Virginia and Jerry Priebe of Honor, MI, known as "Uncle Andy" to his many special nieces and nephews also numerous good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Inez and his sister, Marion Nimmo. It was Howard's wish to be cremated.
Source: Grand Rapids Press Obituaries
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Howard A Andrews
United States Census, 1940
Name Howard A Andrews
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Ward 3, Jackson, Jackson City, Jackson, Michigan, United States
Sex Male
Age 10
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Son
Relationship to Head of Household Son
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1930
Last Place of Residence Jackson, Michigan
Howard F Andrews Head M 40 Indiana
Inez M Andrews Wife F 40 Indiana
Marian E Andrews Daughter F 15 Michigan
Howard A Andrews Son M 10 Michigan
Karl H Andrews Son M 3 Michigan
Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1768.

Howard A Andrews
United States Social Security Death Index
Age 76
Given Name Howard
Middle Name A
Surname Andrews
Birth Date 09 Feb 1930
State Michigan
Last Place of Residence Kent, Michigan
Previous Residence Postal Code 49503
Event Date 21 Aug 2006


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