Age 90, of
South Lyon, passed away June 21, 2010. He was
born July 25, 1919 in Detroit,
Michigan to George and Esther
(Fierk) Hendrian. After graduating high school Howard attended WayneStateUniversity, where he
played on the football team. He met his beloved wife Betty of 70 years at a WSU
dance; they were united in marriage on June 29, 1940. Howard was the owner of
Wixom Tool and Manufacturing for 20 years. He was hired at General Motors at
the age of 59 because he was one the top tool and die makers. He retired at the
age of 65. Howard loved to dance and enjoyed listening to music. He was also
interested in photography. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived
by his loving wife Betty; his daughter Pam (Bill) Papciak; his daughter-in-law
Judy Hendrian; his grandchildren, Robert Hendrian, Kenneth Hendrian, Greg
Papciak, Brent Papciak, and Melinda Jenkins; and his great grandchildren, Matt,
Josh, Reese, Jayden, and Lillian Hendrian, Callahan, Baylor, William, Nicholas,
and Michael Papciak, and Jack Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and
his son Gary Hendrian.
A Memorial
Reception will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 2-4pm at Tanglewood Golf
Club, 53503 Ten Mile Road, South
Lyon.Arrangements entrusted to
Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. of South Lyon.
