Howard Cooper Van Valzah ’52

Howard Cooper Van Valzah ’52 of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away on June 21. He was the loving husband of Mildred “Milly” for 62 years. They had recently moved to Michigan, having lived nearly all their lives in Illinois, most recently in Roscoe, and other Chicago suburbs. Howard was born in Chicago and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School and then Dartmouth with a degree in architecture. He was always active as an alumnus of the College. He had a career in production control management until starting his own company, H.C. Van Valzah Co. Antennas, which he ran for many years. He was a very active community volunteer and church member; enjoyed golf, gardening and reading; and had a deep passion for woodworking in his well-appointed shop, to which he devoted his retirement. He made many beautiful and treasured items for church and family. He and Milly traveled occasionally to pursue their interest in architecture, especially visiting Frank Lloyd Wright sites around the country. They always sought out architecturally interesting homes and furnished and decorated them beautifully. He is survived by Milly; children Robert, Susan, and Janet and their spouses; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Robert ’50.