Howard Wick

Howard Wick of Westland, Michigan, passed away on February 6, 2017. A longtime member of his neighborhood, Howard was known to those who crossed his path as a familiar presence in the community. Friends who shared memories on his funeral guest book recalled his laugh and the small, ordinary moments that made him beloved by people who knew him.

Funeral services were arranged by R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home in Garden City, with visitation held the day before the service and a memorial service on February 13, 2017. Those who gathered to honor Howard remembered the comfort of everyday connections — the neighbours, friends, and family who valued his company and the warmth he brought to local streets and places he frequented.

Though public records and notices focus on the outline of arrangements, the messages left by friends point to a life that mattered in routine, human ways: laughter shared, small acts of care, and relationships built over time. Howard’s passing was felt in his hometown of Westland by people who recognized him in grocery lines, at neighborhood spots, and in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

Howard’s community remembered him not for headlines but for the ordinary generosity of being known. Those who loved him held his memory in the small stories and everyday kindnesses that endure beyond any notice. He is remembered with care by those who knew him in Westland.