Harry Elbert Howard Jr.
May 31, 1947 - April 10, 2006
Obituary
HArry was born on May 31, 1947 in Berkely, California, and passed away on April 10, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Ballard High School in 1965 and was a proud Beaver and varsity football player. He married Roosevelt rival, Barbara in 1968 and then served in the US Army from 1969 to 1970. Together they had two children Ben and Cindy. He was a dedicated employee at QFC for 26 years. HArry was a supportive person and was very likeable towards everyone who knew him. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed walking Green Lake as well as grabbing a bite to eat at his favorite restaurants Spuds and Dick’s. He will be missed and his kind spirit will be remembered. Harry is survived by his mother Hannah, sister Evelyn, children Ben and Cindy, former wife Barbara, grandchildren Aaron and Madison and nieces and one nephew.
WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MANY HAPPY TIMES SPENT TOGETHER.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO ALL THE FAMILY AND AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
We will hold our good memories of Harry dear to our hearts. May he rest in peace in a better place. Until we see him again, our love is with him.
Doug and Corkie
Can not help but remember all the great times we spent together with Harry beginning as neighbors and classmates at Ballard Highschool. Double dating, going to the Nelsons to view the Hydro Races, playing Varsity Football, being in each others Weddings and celebrating the birth of one anothers children are just a few of the fond memories.
Harry will be missed by many, but know he is at peace.
Thank you Harry for being the kind and generous person you were. Your ‘light’ will be missed.
I will miss my friend Harry. My life and those live’s around our big family will be forever changed for the better by knowing this man. Harry became everyone’s friend once they met him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. You can rest now Harry. God Bless You!!
I knew Harry from the Abigail’s Ghost AA Group he loved so well.
He was a kind man…a good soul. I hope he’s found the peace he always sought.
Harry start brewing the coffee, and keep a seat warm for me. I WILL KEEP THE PRAYERS, AND CANDLE OF LIFE BURNING.
God love you
Tim Wilson
I’m so sorry for your loss Cindy and Ben. I have nothing but fond memories of your dad while we were growing up. He’ll be missed.
Hello,
Myself and many others will miss, Harry, greatly. His passing was a shock to me and others.
Most I think that will be missed, is his smile and humor. While walking with or just a standing conversation, the feeling was one of warmth and just plain fun.
Harry’s family has my heart for thier loss, I’m glad Harry was and is part of my life.
Richard Paul
Harry helped me on my path to sobriety. He encouraged me by keeping track of my day count and remembering my birthday. His kindness helped me alot. I am sorry for your loss.
Harry was a very special , younger cousin especially during our ”early years” where he and his family would visit us in Seattle during the summer and some summers I would visit him in San Leandro, CA. We had many ”fun times” together playing ”Cowboys and Indians” at first…. and later playing cards Pinochle, Hearts & Poker, throwing the football and bicylcling around the neighborhood. During one summer, in our teens, we took the train to Minnesota to work on our Uncle Aaro & Mae’s dairy farm…milking cows, picking hay bales, driving cars, trucks and tractors and playing baseball in the evening in the large grassy lot by the house, and of course going to the Wadena County Fair at the end of the summer. One funny experience was when the neighbor’s sheep got loose in our alfalfa field. Harry and I spent hours trying to ”round-up” the ”stupid” sheep, each of us on different tractors with the ”mufflers off” for ”enhanced” sound to no avail. It was a ”million laughs” speeding through the fields on tractors only to have the sheep ”break” through our ”poor defense” over and over again. Another time was when Harry and I decided to fill the hay wagon with as many bales as we could. I remember we slowly ”rolled” into the barn yard with the bales stacked 15 rows high and when our Uncle Aarow came out to see our ”feat”…two tires ”blew -out” while he shook his head in amazement! It was a moment I’ll never forget and a story we both always loved to tell and reflect back on. Those were great times! I always knew Harry as having a happy, out-going personality with a quick wit and always a willingness to helpout. I know he deeply loved his childen and grandchildren. He will be sincerely missed by all of us…but I also believe Harry’s ”happy spirit” will alway be ”alive” in our hearts as we think of him as I’m sure he would want us to remember him by. We are all ”lucky” to have known him…..even for these brief years.
Yesterday’s service was a fitting rememberence to Harry, epecially the DVD that briefly chronicled his life. Our sincerest sympathy to Harry’s family, especially Hanna, Evelyn, Cindy, Ben, and grandchilden Aaron & Madison.
Love, Cousin Jimm and Sandy
Thank you so much for the opportunity to make this tribute to Harry. He was a very special friend to me. I knew him well through Abigails Ghost. He was one person I always looked forward to seeing when I could come back to Seattle to visit…since I moved to the Washington DC area eight years ago. He would always want to hear from me, and made sure I had his phone number so I could let him know when I was coming to town. Times when David came back to Seattle to visit, Harry would always send a message back to me, via David, and ask how I was doing. David and I met Barbara a few years back when shopping in a mall downtown Seattle. I think it must have been around Christmas time. Barbara…my heart goes out to you for your loss and for what could not be achieved through love alone. Ben and Cindy…I don’t think I have ever met either of you, but I know that it was important to Harry that he could be a good provider and father to you. He really was a wonderful man, and I know that he didn’t want to leave this world quite this soon…He will miss his grandchildren…he talked about them often. I do hope that all of you will find some level of comfort knowing that Harry is no longer struggling and is at peace. I will miss him terribly, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
In Loving Memory…
Carol Salter
Harry was a gentle soul, I am saddened he is not amongst us anymore. May his soul rest in peace.
With love,
Mercedes
Harry was a very likable and sweet human being. I’m so sorry I could not attend his memorial, I heard the video of Harry was wonderful. One of my fondest memories of Harry is sitting at his home watching TV and deciding to go dancing. We would get up off the couch, go to the nearest dancing place, we didn’t drink or smoke as most of the patrons did, but we danced all night long. I know how much he loved his children and grandchildren! He will be missed by many, but we will never forget his infectious smile. He helped so many people. Hugs and kisses to you Harry! Love, Pam