Garth Raymond Howard
1925 - 2015
Garth R. Howard, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Spring Creek Adult Living in Meridian, Idaho, where he'd been a happy resident for more than 3 years. Garth was born June 7, 1925 in Ririe, Idaho. He's the oldest son of the three Howard boys, Garth, Morris, Gilbert, plus daughter Carol Frey, together they are the four children of Raymond Albert Howard and Cora Marie Park in Ririe.
Garth graduated from Rigby HS and joined the Navy in May 1943. He retired from the Naval Reserve years later. While in San Diego, Garth joined the Navy's Dental Technology Corps, learning everything about the operations, equipment, and support of a dental office. Garth married Shirley L. Reese in June 1947. They had two children, Patrick G. Howard (1946-2010) and Sandra Kay Ballenger (1948).
In 1964, Garth married Fayma Darlene Eads and lived in Denver, Colorado. In 1971, they were joined by the Doug Freeman family and together they all moved into Colorado's high country southwest of Denver at 8,500' near Pine Junction, where they lived for 27 years.
The dental training Garth received from the Navy ultimately became Garth's lifelong career as a traveling sales representative for dental supply companies operating out of Denver. He was a top salesman, winning numerous awards. He and Darlene would head out on those 4-6 week car trips throughout the Midwest in their station wagon loaded with supplies for the dentists and building lifelong friendships along the way.
They loved Mexico, annually renting an apartment for 3-4 months just off the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Garth had more fun in "PV" than anywhere else, especially when family came to visit and enjoy the beach. He loved the 25 years he rode a motorcycle with son-in-law Doug throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, and the week-long motorcycle trips to the Southwestern Canyons, or just riding up to watch the Aspen change in Colorado's high country.
Garth is survived by his brothers and families of Morris in Norco, CA; Gilbert in Rigby, ID; and sister Carol Frey in Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Sandra Ballenger of Yelm, WA and her daughter, Britain Woodard. Garth is also survived by three step families; Tom & Linda Richmond (Kim, Heidi, Tommy) of Hailey, ID; Doug & Shirley Freeman (Kelly & Marney) of Meridian, ID; and Monte Kirkhart of Caldwell, ID (Monica Fritts of Tacoma, WA, and Amy Moore of Carthage, NC).
Garth is preceded in death by his wife, Fayma Darlene Eads, son, Patrick, and grandson, Ian. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Freeman home in Meridian, ID (date and time to be determined). Services and burial will be held in Rigby, ID, early this summer. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Idaho Humane Society, local VA or other charity of your choice .
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Published in Idaho Statesman on Feb. 3, 2015
1925 - 2015
Garth R. Howard, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Spring Creek Adult Living in Meridian, Idaho, where he'd been a happy resident for more than 3 years. Garth was born June 7, 1925 in Ririe, Idaho. He's the oldest son of the three Howard boys, Garth, Morris, Gilbert, plus daughter Carol Frey, together they are the four children of Raymond Albert Howard and Cora Marie Park in Ririe.
Garth graduated from Rigby HS and joined the Navy in May 1943. He retired from the Naval Reserve years later. While in San Diego, Garth joined the Navy's Dental Technology Corps, learning everything about the operations, equipment, and support of a dental office. Garth married Shirley L. Reese in June 1947. They had two children, Patrick G. Howard (1946-2010) and Sandra Kay Ballenger (1948).
In 1964, Garth married Fayma Darlene Eads and lived in Denver, Colorado. In 1971, they were joined by the Doug Freeman family and together they all moved into Colorado's high country southwest of Denver at 8,500' near Pine Junction, where they lived for 27 years.
The dental training Garth received from the Navy ultimately became Garth's lifelong career as a traveling sales representative for dental supply companies operating out of Denver. He was a top salesman, winning numerous awards. He and Darlene would head out on those 4-6 week car trips throughout the Midwest in their station wagon loaded with supplies for the dentists and building lifelong friendships along the way.
They loved Mexico, annually renting an apartment for 3-4 months just off the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Garth had more fun in "PV" than anywhere else, especially when family came to visit and enjoy the beach. He loved the 25 years he rode a motorcycle with son-in-law Doug throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, and the week-long motorcycle trips to the Southwestern Canyons, or just riding up to watch the Aspen change in Colorado's high country.
Garth is survived by his brothers and families of Morris in Norco, CA; Gilbert in Rigby, ID; and sister Carol Frey in Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Sandra Ballenger of Yelm, WA and her daughter, Britain Woodard. Garth is also survived by three step families; Tom & Linda Richmond (Kim, Heidi, Tommy) of Hailey, ID; Doug & Shirley Freeman (Kelly & Marney) of Meridian, ID; and Monte Kirkhart of Caldwell, ID (Monica Fritts of Tacoma, WA, and Amy Moore of Carthage, NC).
Garth is preceded in death by his wife, Fayma Darlene Eads, son, Patrick, and grandson, Ian. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Freeman home in Meridian, ID (date and time to be determined). Services and burial will be held in Rigby, ID, early this summer. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Idaho Humane Society, local VA or other charity of your choice .
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Published in Idaho Statesman on Feb. 3, 2015
Garth Raymond Howard
1925 - 2015
Garth R. Howard, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Spring Creek Adult Living in Meridian, Idaho, where he'd been a happy resident for more than 3 years. Garth was born June 7, 1925 in Ririe, Idaho. He's the oldest son of the three Howard boys, Garth, Morris, Gilbert, plus daughter Carol Frey, together they are the four children of Raymond Albert Howard and Cora Marie Park in Ririe.
Garth graduated from Rigby HS and joined the Navy in May 1943. He retired from the Naval Reserve years later. While in San Diego, Garth joined the Navy's Dental Technology Corps, learning everything about the operations, equipment, and support of a dental office. Garth married Shirley L. Reese in June 1947. They had two children, Patrick G. Howard (1946-2010) and Sandra Kay Ballenger (1948).
In 1964, Garth married Fayma Darlene Eads and lived in Denver, Colorado. In 1971, they were joined by the Doug Freeman family and together they all moved into Colorado's high country southwest of Denver at 8,500' near Pine Junction, where they lived for 27 years.
The dental training Garth received from the Navy ultimately became Garth's lifelong career as a traveling sales representative for dental supply companies operating out of Denver. He was a top salesman, winning numerous awards. He and Darlene would head out on those 4-6 week car trips throughout the Midwest in their station wagon loaded with supplies for the dentists and building lifelong friendships along the way.
They loved Mexico, annually renting an apartment for 3-4 months just off the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Garth had more fun in "PV" than anywhere else, especially when family came to visit and enjoy the beach. He loved the 25 years he rode a motorcycle with son-in-law Doug throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, and the week-long motorcycle trips to the Southwestern Canyons, or just riding up to watch the Aspen change in Colorado's high country.
Garth is survived by his brothers and families of Morris in Norco, CA; Gilbert in Rigby, ID; and sister Carol Frey in Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Sandra Ballenger of Yelm, WA and her daughter, Britain Woodard. Garth is also survived by three step families; Tom & Linda Richmond (Kim, Heidi, Tommy) of Hailey, ID; Doug & Shirley Freeman (Kelly & Marney) of Meridian, ID; and Monte Kirkhart of Caldwell, ID (Monica Fritts of Tacoma, WA, and Amy Moore of Carthage, NC).
Garth is preceded in death by his wife, Fayma Darlene Eads, son, Patrick, and grandson, Ian. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Freeman home in Meridian, ID (date and time to be determined). Services and burial will be held in Rigby, ID, early this summer. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Idaho Humane Society, local VA or other charity of your choice .
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Published in Idaho Statesman on Feb. 3, 2015
1925 - 2015
Garth R. Howard, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Spring Creek Adult Living in Meridian, Idaho, where he'd been a happy resident for more than 3 years. Garth was born June 7, 1925 in Ririe, Idaho. He's the oldest son of the three Howard boys, Garth, Morris, Gilbert, plus daughter Carol Frey, together they are the four children of Raymond Albert Howard and Cora Marie Park in Ririe.
Garth graduated from Rigby HS and joined the Navy in May 1943. He retired from the Naval Reserve years later. While in San Diego, Garth joined the Navy's Dental Technology Corps, learning everything about the operations, equipment, and support of a dental office. Garth married Shirley L. Reese in June 1947. They had two children, Patrick G. Howard (1946-2010) and Sandra Kay Ballenger (1948).
In 1964, Garth married Fayma Darlene Eads and lived in Denver, Colorado. In 1971, they were joined by the Doug Freeman family and together they all moved into Colorado's high country southwest of Denver at 8,500' near Pine Junction, where they lived for 27 years.
The dental training Garth received from the Navy ultimately became Garth's lifelong career as a traveling sales representative for dental supply companies operating out of Denver. He was a top salesman, winning numerous awards. He and Darlene would head out on those 4-6 week car trips throughout the Midwest in their station wagon loaded with supplies for the dentists and building lifelong friendships along the way.
They loved Mexico, annually renting an apartment for 3-4 months just off the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Garth had more fun in "PV" than anywhere else, especially when family came to visit and enjoy the beach. He loved the 25 years he rode a motorcycle with son-in-law Doug throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, and the week-long motorcycle trips to the Southwestern Canyons, or just riding up to watch the Aspen change in Colorado's high country.
Garth is survived by his brothers and families of Morris in Norco, CA; Gilbert in Rigby, ID; and sister Carol Frey in Idaho Falls, ID; his daughter, Sandra Ballenger of Yelm, WA and her daughter, Britain Woodard. Garth is also survived by three step families; Tom & Linda Richmond (Kim, Heidi, Tommy) of Hailey, ID; Doug & Shirley Freeman (Kelly & Marney) of Meridian, ID; and Monte Kirkhart of Caldwell, ID (Monica Fritts of Tacoma, WA, and Amy Moore of Carthage, NC).
Garth is preceded in death by his wife, Fayma Darlene Eads, son, Patrick, and grandson, Ian. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Freeman home in Meridian, ID (date and time to be determined). Services and burial will be held in Rigby, ID, early this summer. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Idaho Humane Society, local VA or other charity of your choice .
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Published in Idaho Statesman on Feb. 3, 2015
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