Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Colley, Howard Lawrence July 22, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday July 27, 2024

                COLLEY

Howard Lawrence Colley, 91, of Lyons, formerly Mecosta, Michigan passed away 
peacefully after a long illness on July 22, 2024. He was born June 30, 1933 to 
Roy and Mary Colley. Howard served in the US Army and retired from Gen Core in 
Ionia after 42 years. Howard married his wife Barbara Colley in 1970 and spent 
many years at their cottage on Tubs Lake. Howard was known for his love of Ice 
Cream, chocolate pie, western shows, and collecting old cars.He loved spending 
time with his family above anything else and his many pets throughout life, who 
were no doubt waiting at the rainbow bridge to greet him.

Howard is survived by three children: Darlene (Don) Lance, Connie (Terry) 
Kauffman, and Tim(Deb) Colley, stepchildren: Fred Kammers, Bonnie Kammers and 15 
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren with a 
third due in September plus several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife (Barbara Colley),parents (Roy & Mary 
Colley), stepson Jim Kammers, two brothers: Jack & William & two sisters,Eva & 
Edith.

Howard will be greatly missed by his loving family and always remembered for his 
willingness to do anything for his family before himself.

Services will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Thursday July 25, 2024, 
at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be at 10:00a.m. prior to the funeral with graveside 
services to follow at North Plains Cemetery in Ionia. In lieu of flowers, the 
family has requested donations be made to Green Acres of Ionia in Howard 
Colley's memory. 

Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
North Plains Cem.
North Plains Twp.
Ionia, County,MI

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