The Rev. Canon Lyman E. Howard, retired priest of the Diocese of Western Michigan, died July 8 in Sturgis, MI, following a long illness. He was 68.

Canon Howard was born in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Albion College and Yale University Divinity School. He served on the executive council, was vice-president of the cathedral corporation, and was a trustee and vice-president of the cathedral chapter. He served as chairman of the diocesan Commission on Alcohol and Addictions and was director emeritus of the National Episcopal Coalition on Alcohol and Drugs. He was also vice-president of the Recovered Alcoholic Clergy Association and served on the bishop's cabinet and the department of education. Canon Howard is survived by his wife, Edna, three children, and six grandchildren.