Howard P. Woodyard, age 92 years of Lambertville, MI, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Flower Hospital. Born July 26, 1915 in Denton, Arkansas, he was the son of Homer and Bertha (Field) Woodyard. A US Army Air Force veteran of WWII, he married Margarette Loose. She preceded him in death. Howard was a carpenter for the former Adam Loose Company in Toledo for over 35 years, retiring in the late 1970's. He was a member of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Toledo . An avid fisherman, Howard and his wife were avid supporters of the Toledo Art Museum.

He is survived by his Brothers, Noble (Lovetta) Woodyard of Temperance, MI, Lester (Ruth) Woodyard of Kentucky, Carrington (Darlene) Woodyard of Powder Springs, GA, and Paul Douglas Woodyard of Pensacola, Florida. Sister in law, Luella Phillifant of Ottawa, OH and many nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by 1 brother, Ferris Woodyard and 1 sister, Betty Laureen Clegg.

Friends may call from 3-8 pm Tuesday at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Whiteford Union Cemetery . Memorials may be made to the VFW, Lambertville Post #9656 or Erie West Hospice.