Howard D. Blair Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born August 15, 1937 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, the son of Donald and Helen (Timar) Blair. On May 19, 1962 in Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Lincoln Park, MI, he married Sandra (Simko) Blair and she survives. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, vegetable gardening, golf, scientific publications and endeavors and conducted experiments and was honored for his inventions at Ford Motor Research Laboratory. Survivors in addition to his wife Sandra include their daughter Susan D. (John F. III) Williams, and Grandchildren Isabella, Katherine, and Thomas Williams. Other survivors include his siblings Donald Blair, Gloria Helfrich, and Arthur (Petra) Blair. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law June Blair, and brother-in-law Neil Helfrich. A Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, MI, with Rev. Fr. Francis Mossholder as Celebrant. A luncheon will follow the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS.org). Envelopes will be available at the Church where friends may begin calling on Monday, June 27, 2016 between the hours of 3:00 P.M and 8:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at 11:00 A.M. To sign Howard’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Howard D. Blair

August 15, 1937 - June 21, 2016