Obituary of Howard E. DeHaven

DeHAVEN HOWARD E. Age 80 of Painted Post , NY formerly of Horseheads , NY passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday May 23 , 2015 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center . Howard was born July 18 , 1934 in Athens , PA the son of the late Harry Benjamin DeHaven and Nancy Nichols DeHaven. He married his beloved wife Jacqueline "Jacquie" Griffin DeHaven on October 5 , 1957 and she pre-deceased him on September 8 , 2012 . He was also pre-deceased by his brother Harry B. DeHaven on May 4 , 2000. Howard was a Veteran of The Korean War serving his country with The U.S. Navy. He was a former member of The Horseheads Jaycees and a member of The Horseheads Moose Club. Howard was a retired technician from Westinghouse / IST in Horseheads , NY with several years of dedicated service. Howard loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them. Mr. DeHaven is survived by his son Jeffrey DeHaven of Horseheads , NY and his former wife Kim and their chidren Carly & Marcus Holthaus and Jessica DeHaven & Donald Summerhill all of Phoenix , AZ ; daughters and sons-in-law : Karen & Michael Harper of Horseheads , NY and their children Timothy & Jordan Harper of South Carolina and Cheyenne Harper of Horseheads , NY ; Valerie & Timothy Prentice of Magnolia , Delaware and their children Matthew & Stephanie Prentice stationed in Italy with The U.S. Air Force and Megan & Malik Bijja of Dover , Delaware ; Sherry & Tanner Kirk of Big Flats , NY and their children Wesley Kirk and Alexis Kirk both of Big Flats , NY ; great grandchildren : Reese , Lauralai , Hayden , Jaxen , Zachary , Malek , Hampton , Mia , Harrison , and Surraya ; brother-in-law : Robert Moshier of Pennsylvania ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends including special friends Barb & Bill Statham , Jack & Chris Brooks , and his family at Emeritus in Painted Post . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Tuesday May 26 , 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mr. DeHaven's Funeral Services and Reflections of his Life will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday May 27 , 2015 at 10 AM . Howard will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Jacquie in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. DeHaven.