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1935
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2025
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Jean Howard Obituary
Jul 7, 1935 - Oct 23, 2025
Huron
Jean Davis Howard, 90, of Huron, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Born July 7, 1935, Jean was a lifelong resident of Huron and cherished member of her community.
She is survived by her son, Jeff (Angela) Howard; her daughter, Jan (Bill) Simsa; her grandchildren, Shannon Howard, Nathan Simsa, and Zachary Simsa; and her great-grandchildren, Makenna Conley, Rayne Simsa, Talon Simsa, Ezra Simsa, and Ryleigh Simsa.
Jean is also survived by her nieces, Cindy (Chip) Burrel, Susan (Albert) Asebrook, Beth Detrich, and Tena (Jeff) Pace; and her nephew, Dan (Diane) Detrich.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Howard; her mother, Gladys "Wahlers" Parman; her fathers, Ray Parman and Jay Davis; her sister, Janet Detrich; brother-in-law, Earl Detrich; and brother, John Raymond Parman.
In accordance with Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place. No services will take place at this time, and a private burial will be at Scott Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron.
Online condolences may be shared with family at www.fosterfh.com.
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Mark P Cullen
Earlier today
RIP Jean!! You will be missed!!
Susan Kovacs
October 29, 2025
Jean and my mother were best friends from childhood. Jean knew where to find my mother's funeral wishes in her bible, if my sister and I did not find. Jean and I would talk about many many memories of our family's parties . Some of the best were the fall clam bakes. cards, laughs, great food. Say / hug mom for me Ms. Jean. May you and Sid sail on......enjoy
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