Musician and photographer Howard Bond was born in Napoleon, OH and lived in Ann Arbor, MI since 1962. After four delightful years attending music classes at Bowling Green State University with his future wife, Margaret Wepler Bond, he served as high school band director in Blissfield, MI for five years. During this time, he obtained an M.A. in music from the University of Michigan (U. of M.) and a piece of band music he composed was published. After also earning an M.S. degree in mathematics from the U. of M., Howard worked as a computer programmer while establishing his photography career.
Howard attended three workshops and several private sessions with Ansel Adams resulting in his concentration on photography as a fine art. His articles in Photo Techniques magazine led photographers from all over the world to attend his workshops. For many years, he sang in the U. of M. Choral Union performing large choral works with leading American and European symphony orchestras.
His wife, Margaret, preceded him in death on August 18, 2022. He is survived by daughter Susan Tobias (Abdul Sulieman) of Columbia, MD and son Brian R. Bond (Lidia) of Montrose, CO and grandchildren, Brian and Brianna.
A tribute will be held on October 19, 2024 at Genesis Social Hall, 2309 Packard St., Ann Arbor, MI. Arrival time is 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Howard’s name to the University Musical Society.