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John W. Howard

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John W. Howard Veteran

Birth
Muldrow, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
21 Mar 2011 (aged 92)
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Rock Creek Township, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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John W. Howard of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed March 21, 2011 at his home. He was born April 11, 1918 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to William W. and Bessie L. Howard. His highest level of education earned was 9th grade before entering into the military from June 14, 1938 – June 13, 1941 and then a second tour from September 12, 1941 – July 29, 1944.

He was living in Ontario, CA before moving to Oklahoma in 1973 and then on June 17, 1974 he married Twyla Cross. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and road construction for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 industry, where he earned his 50 year pin.

He is survived by his wife, Twyla Howard; one sister, Dena Medina of CA; four children, Don Howard of AZ, Sharon Gross of CA, Robert Howard of AZ, and Jon Howard of CA; two stepchildren, Tony E. Cross of OK and Sharon K. Malley of MT; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by two sons, Gerald G. Howard and Gale W. Howard and stepdaughter, Delores A. Cross. His memorial service will be 10am, Monday, March 28th, 2011 at Resthaven Memorial Park Pavilion.
John W. Howard of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed March 21, 2011 at his home. He was born April 11, 1918 in Muldrow, Oklahoma to William W. and Bessie L. Howard. His highest level of education earned was 9th grade before entering into the military from June 14, 1938 – June 13, 1941 and then a second tour from September 12, 1941 – July 29, 1944.

He was living in Ontario, CA before moving to Oklahoma in 1973 and then on June 17, 1974 he married Twyla Cross. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and road construction for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 industry, where he earned his 50 year pin.

He is survived by his wife, Twyla Howard; one sister, Dena Medina of CA; four children, Don Howard of AZ, Sharon Gross of CA, Robert Howard of AZ, and Jon Howard of CA; two stepchildren, Tony E. Cross of OK and Sharon K. Malley of MT; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by two sons, Gerald G. Howard and Gale W. Howard and stepdaughter, Delores A. Cross. His memorial service will be 10am, Monday, March 28th, 2011 at Resthaven Memorial Park Pavilion.

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US Army
20th Infantry



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  • Maintained by: RhettaSue
  • Originally Created by: Non Sequitur
  • Added: Jun 7, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91515010/john_w-howard: accessed ), memorial page for John W. Howard (11 Apr 1918–21 Mar 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 91515010, citing Resthaven Memorial Park, Rock Creek Township, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, USA; Maintained by RhettaSue (contributor 48765189).