John Gregory Stowell

John Gregory Stowell Age 71, of Northville, passed away suddenly on January 17, 2014. He was born on July 18, 1942 in Garden City, Michigan; son of Theodore & Evelyn (nee Nolte) Stowell. John worked as a Diesel Mechanic with Ryan Transportation for 30 years before retiring. He was united in marriage to Joyce Pankow on September 23, 1966; they spent 47 loving years together. He was an elder with the First Baptist Church of Novi which just recently merged with Orchard Hills Baptist Church of Novi. The newly formed church is called Legacy Church. John liked to do handy work. He was always fixing something or building something new. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; especially giving them tractor/trailer rides. John was a very determined, motivated and strong man. He was very giving and an easy going father. John was a devoted husband and gave Joyce the life she wanted. John is survived by his beloved wife Joyce; his loving children Tammy Stowell and Todd (Michelle) Stowell; his brother George Stowell, his sister Donna (Dave Harden) Stowell; and 3 grandchildren, Maekirra, Cheyenne & Korwyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Steven Stowell. Visitation will be held Monday, January 20, 2014 from 4-8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 11am with visitation beginning at 10 am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Pastor John Hix & Pastor Gary Elfner with Legacy Church, will co-officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Legacy Church of Novi. 23455 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48375 and Huron Valley Humane Society, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.