Traverse City, Michigan - Howard John Schievenin, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on July 30, 2026 surrounded by family. He founded Woodcraft Custom Built Homes and loved Northern Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to HANDDS to the Rescue, in honor of Howard's lifelong love of animals. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to share your thoughts and more.