It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Dad, Brother and Grandpa, on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at the Cranbrook Hospital.
Bill was born in Saskatoon, Sask. on July 30, 1932 to Henry and Violet Howe. He lived in various places in Sask. until he joined the Navy in 1950. He spent most of his Navy career as an Navigator’s Yeoman on the Training Cruise Ship HMCS Ontario. He sailed to many parts of the world while serving in the Navy.
He was discharged in 1955, and moved to Kimberley where he spent the next 34 years with Cominco at the Sullivan Mine. He spent his leisure time in his workshop and tending to his gardens.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Betty, whom he married on September 12, l953, his Son Greg (Maureen) their son David of Quesnel, Son Robert (Danuta) of Aldergrove and their children, Cody, Christopher (Ashley) and Rebecca of Vanderhoof, Son David (Shannon), of Langley, daughter Diane (Berle) and sons Jacob and William of Cobble Hill, BC. He is also survived by his sisters Joan Case, Marlene Jolie, brothers John, Michael, Irwin and Chesley. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Violet and his brother Dave.
Bill has requested no service be held. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill’s name to the B.C. Heart and Stroke foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
- love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements
(250) 426-4864