David Michael ''Mike'' Howlett, 71, of Center Ridge, AR, went to be
with the Lord on July 16, 2024. He was born October 9, 1952, in Kansas
City, Kansas. In his youth, Mike loved playing baseball, football, and
running track. He was a jack of all trades, working as a radio DJ,
newspaper photographer, and chimney sweep. He also worked as a
machinist at Boeing in Wichita, KS, for 40 years.
Mike was an active community member and loved working with youth as a
Scoutmaster, baseball coach, and church youth director. He enjoyed
singing, woodworking, camping, and road trips with his family. In
retirement, Mike could always be found eating breakfast with his
friends at the Bucket List Cafe. Mike's greatest joy was spending time
with his wife of 47 years, Sharla, and their three children talking,
laughing, and playing card games (he always cheated). He was quick to
share his faith in God and always available to listen to anyone's
troubles. His generosity to his family, friends, and even strangers
knew no bounds.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Alice Howlett;
birth mother, Eugenia Nicolulis Young; brother, Bobby Young; and
parents-in-law, Jimmy and Stella Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Sharla; children, David Howlett,
Steffannie Howlett (Eric), and Shelby Shroff (Madhav); grandchildren
Beth Hegeman and Millie Shroff; siblings, Sharon Anderson (Andy),
Debbie Schmelzle (Bob), Kelly Moore, Phyllis Brown (Steve), and Danny
Young (Micki). He also leaves behind many beloved family members, his
church family, and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Center Ridge, Arkansas. |