Thomas Earle Howells
Feb. 3, 1922-June 4, 1960
Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 6, 1960, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Thomas Earle Howells, 38, who was found dead on his West River road farm Saturday night, died of a coronary occlusion heart attack, according to Dr. Russell Vastine, Berrien County medical examiner, who ordered an autopsy.
He was found about 7 p.m. by his widow, Joan, who had returned home from a wedding. He was reported to have died while working on fences.
Born Feb. 3, 1922 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, he moved to Niles from South Bend in 1940. He was a design engineer for the Bendix Aviation Corp.
Surviving besides his widow, whom he married Sept. 1, 1951, in Niles, are four children, Deborah, Jane, David and James, all at home and a sister, Mrs. John A. Melloy of Niles.
Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. John P. MacLachlan at the First Presbyterian Church of which Mr. Howells was a member. The Kiger & Halbritter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 7, 1960, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
SET HOWELLS RITES
Memorial services for Thomas Earle Howells, 38, who died Saturday, on his West River road farm, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. John P. MacLachlan, church pastor, will officiate.