Ione L. Howard

Ione L. Howard, age 91, of Lupton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Bay Special Care. She had been a resident of Lupton for 66 years, recently of Linwood. Mrs. Howard was a member of the Eastern Stars and Gabby Stitchers of Lupton. She also attended Lupton Friends Church. She was an avid sportsman especially enjoying fishing and hunting. She also enjoyed going to the casino and flowers. Ione is survived by her children; Melvin (Darlene) Gillette of Texas, Donna (Ron) Groulx of Linwood, and daughter-in-law; Barbara Gillette, grandchildren; Kim Burns, Gary Gillette, Sarah Padgett, Terry Gillette, Kelli Collins, Cindi Archer, Sheri Grace, Ricky Groulx, Tammy Miller, Dawn Dorsch, Donald Groulx, Sue Murphy, Ronald Groulx, great-grandchildren; Anna, Alicia, Jayson, Greyson, Mackenzie, Zoey, Michael, Aimee, Megan, Timmy, Travis, Tiana, Jeremy, Christy, Joshua, Eric, Alisha, Jesse, Jeanette, Patrick, Gary, Rachael, Tonya, Amy, Douglas, Kaycie, Jessica, Nicholas, Amanda, Jennifer, Lacy, Tony, Katy, Megan, and great-great-grandchildren; Gabrielle, Kendra, Katelin, Michael, Charlie, Trace, Taylin, Kurtis, Summer, Jordan, and Emily. Also surviving are Brother; Don (Dorothy) Matthews of Lupton, and sister; June Reasner of Rose City, and good friend; Cherrian Gaffney. She is preceded in death by son; Myron Gillette Jr. and brothers; Lawrence Matthews, Oliver Matthews, and William Matthews. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City will begin from 3-8 P.M. on Monday, June 25, 2007. Funeral service at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City will be Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Pator Matthew Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Lane Heights Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.