Alice Fay Howe

Alice Fay (Moore) Lee Howe passed away on June 30, 2023, at her home in St. Ignace, Michigan. She was born on March 19, 1945, in Marquette, Michigan, to Lee “Sonny” Eldon and Vivian Jeannette (O'Donnell) Moore. Alice was baptized in Marquette at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She received her first communion and confirmation at the Our Lady of Victories Church in Paradise, Michigan. She moved to St. Ignace in 1962, and was well known as a cook in many restaurants including, Millers Camp, the Truck Stop, and the Cobblestone Restaurant. She met Jerome Lee, and they were married from1962 to 1982, before his death. She was well loved in the community, by her children, and family. Alice was a caring person who took time to look after other families and children when they needed help. Later, she met Edwin Donald “Don” Howe, and they were married on September 19, 1992. She worked at Mackinac Straits Health System from 1972, until she retired in 2007. She was well known and loved by her fellow co-workers and patients. Alice’s smile and laughter permeated the community, and she will be greatly missed. She was a member of the Woman of Moose Lodge 1484, since 1972. She has won numerous awards at the Moose and was awarded her cap and gown as a member of the College of Regents in July 2007, at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alice is survived by her husband Don Howe; children, Patrick Lee, Bob Lee, Timothy (Diana) Lee, Tammy Lee, and Ron Lee all of St. Ignace, and Jerome (Sheri) Lee Jr. of Hessel, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Pat (Kris) Moore, and Donnie (Kathy) Moore; sisters, Gloria Madison, and Jackie (Jerry) Klein; sisters-in-law, Jane Corwin, Judy Clark, and Maurine Maddlingly and several beloved cousins, nephews, and nieces. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Sonny and Vivian; first husband, Jerome Lee; children, Mikey Lee and Angela Lee-Litzner; granddaughter, Trisha Litzner; sister, Carol Newman; brothers, Mikey Moore and Jimmy Moore, and brother-in-law Dean Howe. Per Alice’s wishes, cremation will take place and a Memorial Service at the church will be held at a later date. Galer Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

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Alice Fay Howe

March 14, 1945 - June 30, 2023