Michael D. Howk
Michael D. Howk died January 21, 2015 and is now playing his drums and waxing his car in heaven.
Mike was a loving father to his 3 sons and their wives, Mike Jr. and Carolyn, Dan and Susan, and Joe and Jamie. He was very proud of his 4 grandsons, Evan, Mason, Luke, and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother Pat and Pat’s wife Pam, his brother Tom, and his dear cat Mittens. He was the son of his late parents Don and Mary Howk, and his late brother Dan.
A special thanks to Mike’s Social Worker and good friend John, and to his long-time girlfriend Michele and Michele’s entire family, who were always supportive of Mike through the years.
A Memorial Service for all of Mike’s friends and relatives will be held on Saturday January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at the North County Community Church, 7410 Howdershell Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042. phone # 314-921-1172.
sorry for your lose boys , danny if u guys need any thing I,m here
Tom and Pat, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your brother Mike.
As I sat staring at his obituary this morning my thoughts went back many years to my childhood growing up on Theodore and Thekla. The memories came flooding back.
I remember Mike starting to learn how to play the drums!
I remember your father working on cars in the small garage in the alley and the smell of his pipe.
I remember the ash pit and the injuries that occurred playing in it. Did Mike break his arm?? Dan split open his head??
I remember riding bikes and being stung by wasps in the “Little Lot”.
I remember digging tunnels in the “Big Lot” and smoking cigarettes. We thought we were so cool!
I remember Blackie and LBJ. Our dog Joey.
I remember Danny and I eating Milk Bones dog biscuits!
I remember building new steps for the Hanson family that collapsed shortly after being completed.
I remember Mr. Jean cutting hair in your basement and the parents in your back yard visiting. A Block Party every month it was!
I remember the trips to Rockwood Resevation and Sasafrass (sic?)tea. Of copperhead snakes dancing on the rocks. Although now I do believe they were doing something other than dancing! Ah, the innocence!
I remember “booby trapping” our bikes and laying in wait for the bike thieves from the other side of highway 70! We were so tough!
I remember the dance parties my sisters would put on in our back yard!
I remember the Howks moving to Glasgow Village! I was sad.
I remember the Currans moving to Bellefontaine Neighbors. How exciting and scary all at same time! And this all happened before I finished 4th grade! I wish my children could have experienced such a time, such a sense of community!
I remember reacquainting with Mike in our later years…weekend trips to the Huzzah River, playing three card guts and drinking too many “Mickey Malts” until sunrise followed by a float trip and more “Mickey Malts”! Makes my head hurt just thinking about it!
I remember Mike playing drums in his band. For the life of me I can’t remember the name of the band.
Mike was an integral part of my early childhood. I only wish I could have had an opportunity to sit and talk and share these memories with him! Though he was only in my life for a short period of my 55 years I will always be sad when I am reminded of his passing but will always be grateful and happy that I have these memories.
Mike was the best man in our wedding he was a very big part in Mike and I meeting and first dating . We will miss him. He was always a good guy, and had a very loving spirit. Sending all our love and prayers for the family.