Michael Howe Obituary

Thinking of all of you on this special day, 2 years after the wedding and the wonderful memories of that special weekend. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

I miss Mike very much and miss not seeing Peggy, John, Carrie and Liz. I can't say enough good things about the Howe family. I love them all!

Dear Howe family,
I think of all of you often and miss you and Michael. He was such a wonderful person, he lives on in all of you.
Take care,
Becky McCollow

Dear Nikki and the Howe family-
On this one year anniversary of Michaels passing, we want you to know that today and everyday, you remain in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that by keeping this guest book active, it will inspire others to share their thoughts and memories of Michael and keep us connected to the Howe family.
We love you all.

Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes.
We all miss Mike so very much, but keep him alive in our hearts through memories and stories.
All our love to you dear brother.

Hi Carrie and the Entire Howe Family, I am very sorry for your loss. In reading and hearing about Mike through Carrie it sounds like he was a Heroic man. He was an angel here on earth now in heaven to shine and guide you through this life. No words can take away this pain but please know others are praying for you and thinking of you during this very difficult time. My deepest sympathies

To the Howe family: We were very,very sorry to hear the sad news. Our sincerest prayers and thoughts are with you. Blessings to all and deepest sympathy. Love, Gary and Ruthie Arhart

The short time that I knew you I could tell that you were a child of your mother and father which your mother is my cousin. I cant say enough to lessen the pain, I'm glad I got to meet you once. God bless you michael rest in peace.

Dear Nikki, John, Peggy, Liz, Jae, Lucy & Carrie,
Today is an emotional day in this journey of Michael Howe's life. We are honored to be able to share & celebrate it with all of you. You are such an amazing family and have taught us so much about love, compassion and family over the years. Thank you so much! We love you all.
The Johnson's
Bill, Sandy, Sarah & Ryan

Nikki, John, Peggy, Lizzy, and Carrie,
I have tried writing several times and just cannot seem to put the words together... I just do not know what to say. All of you hold a very special place in my heart and I am so very sorry for your loss. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my friend, Mike.

John and Peggy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Charlene LaMere

Mike, You are part of our family and we will miss you so much. We have so many great memories of you and Keith from childhood to adulthood that will always stay in our hearts. What an amazing journey you've had these past five years and so many of us have been blessed with all you have shared with us. Our hearts, hugs and love go out to Nikki, Peggy, John, Liz and Carrie.

Howe Family - I am so sorry for your loss. I hope fond memories of your time with Mike help you through this difficult time.

Peggy,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I miss working with you at Target and seeing your smiling face. I hope knowing your son is at peace will keep that smile on your face.

It's been an honor to have been a part of Mike's life. As an oncology nurse I've seen many people travel down the road of cancer treatments, but never anyone quite like Mike. He was always brave and with a positive attitude. I already miss his smile! He taught us all to appreciate life and especially love. He allowed us to be a part of his journey with his heartfelt journalling. Wasn't he a great writer? What a privilege it has been to be a part of his life!

To the Howe Family,
I know you have many many great memories of Michael and they will live with you forever, take great comfort in knowing you will all meet again. The Visby's told me so many great stories of Michael and he was a real trooper! You are all in my thoughts and prayers, may God be with you all.
Mark

To Liz, Nikki, and the rest of Mike's Family:
I am a friend of Liz's. Her and I talked quite a bit about her brother Mike. I had a cousin also that we lost to ALL-Leukemia. The way that Liz talked about her brother let me know without ever meeting him that he was an amazing person. Liz had told me about the Caring Bridge site that her brother had and I went on there are read many posts. It was one of the most overwelming things I have ever read. Mike was so articulate with his words and still had a sense of humor facing a terrible disease. The things that I have also heard about Nikki are amazing. The love that clearly enveloped the two of you was a God send. Not many people ever do find love like that in this life. It breaks my heart to think that it will be some time before you are reunited again, but keep that in your heart-you will be reunited. Your soulmate will be healed when you see him again. I can not imagine the way you must feel inside, but know that Mike will always be with you, holding you up when you are weary. Liz also has spoken of her parents so fondly and told me how brave they really are to face this everyday. To care for their son, to make him feel happy, to make sure that he was comfortable; and yet knowing that as a parent you could not get rid of that disease for him. You both are already angels and please feel some peace knowing that your son, Mike, knew that you were angels also. I can not imagine the pain of lossing a child, but there was a greater power that felt Mike was needed now. God knew that Mike could not take anymore pain and it was time to take the pain away. Mike is going to be a special guardian angel to your whole family now. Liz, even though we no longer work at the same place, I have kept reading your brother's story. I am so sorry that this had to end this way. You are such a bright, funny lady and I know your brother had to be very much the same. I hope that God can offer you some support as you face the days ahead. They say that kids can see angels alot more then adults. I bet that Mike will visit Lucy every chance he gets. You may be surprised to hear the tings that she will say soon:) If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask me.

To the Howe Family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all during this time.

Dear Carrie and Liz, and family of Mike:

I was saddened to hear about the loss of your brother Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

I never had the opportunity to meet Mike, but I had the opportunity to read all of his blogs he posted, I checked them often. He had such a great gift, writing. He was a great man who loved life, family and friends so much, I could tell by his writing.

God has Mike in his arms and is giving him the comfort and peace he needs. May you stay strong during this time.

Blessings to all.

With lots of love, and deepest sympathy,

~Shallon

Nikki and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. I have so many fond memories of working with him back at "The Desk".

His eternal love and optimism will always be with you. My love and prayers go out to you and the family.

Nikki, John, Peggy, Liz, Carrie, I'm sorry for your loss, and happy that Mike doesn't have to be in pain anymore. Mike was a great friend, of which I have few. He will be dearly missed. His courage, strength, and stoic resolve to never complain was amazing.
Love Sammy G

I am so sorry for your loss. Chris has fond memories of Michael from bowling. May god give you strength at this difficult time to get thru. Just know that Michael is watching over you everyday.

Carrie and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mikey - I miss you so much. You were my fourth brother. You will always remain in my heart. I know that in time we'll meet up once again. Lizzy, Carrie, Peggy, John, and Nikki: My heart goes out to you...I love you all.

To the Howe Family and Nikki,
It has been such a pleasure to know Mike and your entire family, I knew the minute he stepped on 2West at Unity Hospital 5 years ago he was very special. I can not imagine the pain and heartbreak you are going through, it is immeasurable, I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do to help take away your grief and anguish.
Mike was always so positive even during his sickest days, I was so honored to be his nurse, he taught me so much, not anything you can learn in nursing school!! Take Care,
Becky McCollow

Michael was a truely class act. Thank you Michael. You will be missed.

We so enjoyed you Michael, for the short time that we had you in our lives. Our prayers are with your beautiful wife and your family. Thank you for the happiness you brought to Nikki and to all of us who knew and loved you.

Peggy John and Family, my thoughts and heart go out to very special people, I love you all.

You are in my prayers. I have truly been blessed by the experience of seeing Michael's strength, and courage through the most difficult journey of his life. The eloquence, and positivity he conveyed to us all through his blog never waivered. My faith that he is watching us from heaven will do likewise. Michael you will be missed!

We have enjoyed getting to know Mike these past few years. Mike and Nikki are an amazing couple and it was so neat to see how happy they make one another. We will miss you Mike.

I love you, Mikey. Thank you for everything. You are the best person I know :)
I will miss you to no end.
~xoxoxo...~

Love, your sis...
(AKA, wiener #2;))

Michael was a funny, friendly, kind, beautiful person. I met him several months ago, and in spite of everything he had been through, he continued to have a tremendous spirit for life. His wife is also amazing and it was my genuine pleasure to get to know them.
My thoughts are with you and your family and I truly believe that Michael now has achieved the peace and comfort that he had searched for, for so long. The support and outpouring of love from his friends and family truly reflect his impact on this world, and remind us of what his loss means.
He will be missed terribly.

May God bless you all. Michael was an angel on eath and will continue to watch over you from heaven.

Peggy and family
We are so sorry for your loss. You, your family, and Mike's wife, Nikki, are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.

Betsy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dear John & Peggy,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Losing someone is never easy especially someone so young, it hits home more how precious life is and to live eah day to the fulliest

John & Mary Jones and Family Formerly Ham Lake

I am so sorry for your loss. I never did get to to meet Michael, but from what I have heard he was an amazingly stong man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John -
I am so greatly sorry for your loss.

MCP

You will be greatly missed. You have been an inspiration for all of us.

I love you dear brother.

Peggy, John & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mike and all the kids bowling all those games at HLL, the high school teams, the traveling leagues and all those tournaments. May God give you strength and courage during the difficult days ahead.