Susan D. Howard

Susan D. Howard, 81, of Goshen, formerly of Vandalia, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing.

She was born November 26, 1937 in Elkhart to Brice R. and Helen L. (Carter) Walter.

On May 15, 1960 she married James R. Howard.

He survives along with three children, Todd M. Howard of Elkhart, Tom W. (Karen) Howard of Middlebury and Terri M. (Tracy) Berden of Lafayette; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, James William (Betty) Walter of Goshen; a nephew, Mark Walter and a niece, Cynthia Peete.

A graduate of Elkhart High School and Goshen College, Mrs. Howard worked at the Middlebury Post Office and as an accountant at Sharp Baton and White Hall.  Since 1969, she and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Howard & Sons Vault Company, Elkhart.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.  Rev. Timothy T. Yoder will officiate.

Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to Disabled Veterans Association.