Obituary of Debra Lee Howard

Beloved sister, Debra “Deb” Howard, age 70, of Midland Michigan, passed away February 19, 2025.  She was born on November 11, 1954 in Freeland Michigan to the late Margaret and Raymond Mathey of Bay City Michigan.

She enjoyed a good bon fire with friends and family, hunting for morel mushrooms, camping, gardening, barbecues with family, just being outdoors, and playing Euchre with her sisters.  Deb was a member of both the Moose Lodge and the American Legion of Sanford Michigan.

She is survived by four sisters and one brother, Kenneth Mathey, Patricia Boggs, June Dean, Dane Wojciechowski, and Janet Gary; thirteen nieces; six nephews; and Andi the cat.  She was predeceased by her husband, David Howard; one sister, Jacqueline Mathey; two brothers, Daniel Mathey and Carl Mathey; and her " fur-baby " Opie.

Honoring Deb's wishes, crenation has taken place, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date for her friends and family.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.