Howard Clement

Harmon

The spirit of Howard Clement Harmon made its return flight to his Creator February 3, 2021, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his loving family, and the prayers of his church family. Howard was born in Toledo on June 24, 1935, the third child of Clement Roscoe Harmon (1888 – 1961) and Mary Elizabeth (Howard) Harmon (1902 – 1993).

Howard was a hard worker and born story-teller. He temporarily left high school to provide for his disabled father. He later earned his diploma from Scott High School where he fondly recalled parking his new Studebaker in the teachers' lot. Howard worked at Jeep over thirty years as a millwright and later as a dispatcher. During layoffs at Jeep he always found other employment, including a stint driving bus for the Community Traction Co. (another source of great stories). After retirement from Jeep he taught at a local driving school, becoming a popular and much requested instructor known as "Howie."

Howard became an uncle and father at a young age. In addition to family, he loved the Scriptures, especially prophecy. Motorcycling, singing along while playing guitar, piloting small aircraft with his group of small-plane-friends, were some of many activities. Sharing any of these activities with his family or others was fulfillment to his heart.

In 1956 Howard met Colette Fetter at a roller-skating venue in Toledo. The two were married and to them were born four children: Beth (Roland) Cabiad, Doug (Lanna) Harmon, Alice (Mark) Ramsier and Gayle (Nathan) Hebert. The family now includes 14 grandchildren & 16 great-grandchildren from Alaska to Florida. In 1968 Howard was born-again into the family of Jesus Christ. A devoted and humble wife Colette was catalyst to that re-birth, but all praise, glory, and honor to God who Created & Redeemed all things.

In 2005 Howard married Emily Stoller following the death of Colette in 2003. The two made their home in Lambertville MI, until health issues created the need for assisted living late in 2017. Emily passed away suddenly in November of last year. Though the last few years of their married lives were complicated, Howard & Emily shared a faith in Christ that perseveres, finds joy in life-difficulties, and leads to Eternal Life.

Along with his parents and two wives, Howard was preceded in death by older brother James Lester, and two sisters Doris Ruth Meyer and Sharon Marie Ray.

Visitation (10:00 AM) & Funeral services (11:00 AM) will be Saturday (6-Feb-21) at the Apostolic Christian Church, 3011 Marvin Ave, Toledo, OH 43606. Foth-Dorfmeyer, Toledo (www.fothdorfmeyer.com) is the funeral director. Ministers of the Apostolic Christian church will officiate. COVID-19 protocols will be observed. Interment at Toledo Memorial Park will follow funeral services.

Heartfelt thanks to care-givers, staff and administration of Aspen Grove Retirement Community. Special thanks also to Elara Caring who provided hospice care and equipment which became vital during Howard's last days.

Memorial donations may be made to, Gideon's International or Alzheimer's of NW Ohio, or the donor's choice.