Howard Van Gorder

Howard Lester Van Gorder, age 88, of Adrian, passed away on April 17, 2018.  Howard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Jean (Bushong); daughters: Brenda and Chuck Wagner, Sue and Clifford Yeider; grandchildren: Samantha, Bill, Dawn, Jacob, Andrew, Stacy, Matthew, Joshua; 23 great grandchildren; sisters: Ethel and Bruce Osgood, Joyce (Moline) Jones; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Flossie (Weldon) Van Gorder; granddaughters: Mary Elizabeth, Rebekah; nephew, Virgil; sister, MaryAnn and Pete Ruble; brother-in-law, Harry Moline.  Howard’s first job was at age 6 selling corn cobs door to door from his wagon to Clinton housewives to use to start their wood burning stoves.  It meant a lot to him that he was always able to find work: including farming, stock boy, building, roofing, and he retired  from Tecumseh Products after 34 years.  He loved country music, woodworking, square dancing, camping, and living on his parents’ farm.  But, most of all, he loved his family.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Wagley Funeral Home, 1501 W. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan.  Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Adrian Senior Center.