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Curtis Howard Obituary
Curtis Bryce Howard was born September 26, 1979. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 2, 2012.
His fight with cancer and the challenges of its complications were well endured. His great love for his wife, Shannon, and his son, Tavner, was his motivation and strength.
Curtis Bryce never gave into the cancer, but left the pain behind to go to a better place. He is reunited with Grandpa Bell hiking and searching for waterfalls.
He grew up in West Jordan and graduated from Kearns High in 1998. He married Shannon Stamm on May 30, 2009.
He played hard and worked hard fixing anything with wheels, riding his dirt bike, welding creative gifts, and his favorite job, fighting wildland fires with Unified Fire Authority. He had many fond memories of hiking with Grandpa Bell and his cousin, friend, and partner in crime, Braxton Hall.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon; son, Tavner; parents, Sandy and Mike Paulsen and Curt and Lounita Howard; father and mother-in-law, Philip and Sharon Paro; siblings, Stephanie (Shane), Lydia (Steve), Shelly (Jeff), Landen (Emily), Lacey (Jason), Tawni, Mark (Summer), Chris, Dan, and Cody; 18 nieces and nephews, and counting; grandmothers, Helen Bell, LaRue Howard, and Jewel Paulsen.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 12:30 p.m. at the LDS Oquirrh 4th Ward, 5208 West Cyclamen Way (6340 S.), West Jordan with a viewing at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Bluffdale City Cemetery, 14175 South Redwood Road.
Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialutah.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Curtis Bryce Howard name at Fire Fighters Credit Union.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Howard
Sandy Paulsen
March 22, 2013
I love and miss you Bryce. Whenever I look for a tool in your toolbox or the garage I remember how you always fixed and built things and I miss you so much! I'm comforted knowing you are in a safe place and watching over us. Love, Mommy
Shannon Howard
March 19, 2013
I miss you, my love -SJH
Tawni Stamm
July 5, 2012
Love and miss you everyday!
Shelly Clark
June 28, 2012
I miss you!
Jared Stock
June 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss, I used to work with Curtis climbing towers. He was always fun to be around. I am on the Committee for Tooele Relay For Life and I will be lighting a Luminaria in his honor this year in August.
Jessica & Nate Tew
June 18, 2012
Shannon,
We have so many great memories of you and Curtis as our neighbors! Those memories will always be in our hearts when we think of Curtis. He was such a great dad to Tavner. (and Bella!) We are sending prayers for peace and healing your way.
Robin Boulais
June 11, 2012
Shannon,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been there for you. What a testament it is to you and Bryce when I read about your life and see the love of friends and family that surrounds you! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lydia Taggart
June 9, 2012
It's hard to find the right words to express my emotions. There's so much more in this than I can say. I love you Bryce. Thanks for being my brother. I am confident the Lord will say to you, "Well done." See ya later.
Melissa Obrien
June 9, 2012
i went to school with Curtis and was on the PLT at KHS with him my thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you!
June 6, 2012
RIP Curtis
Marsha Devey
June 6, 2012
Mike and Sandy, our love goes out to your family. Bryce will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike and Marsha Devey
Lacey Maxfield
June 6, 2012
Shannon,
I was heartbroken to hear the news. I know at this point it won't make you feel any better, but try to remember how wonderful heaven is going to be for him- to be free of pain! And how sweet the moment will be when you're reunited someday. I've been thinking of you often and keeping you in my heart and prayers.
Dianna & Tim Burbidge
June 6, 2012
We are so sorry for you loss. Bryce was an amazing person. His love for life and his family shown brightly in his smile. Our prayers are with all of you.
C B
June 6, 2012
Thank you for being a part of my life. You will truly be missed!
Monica Baker
June 6, 2012
Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss, but so happy that you two got the time you did together. My heart goes out to you and all your family. I love you.
Pam Paulsen
June 6, 2012
Our prayers are with the family...we will all miss Bryce and his beautiful smile...May he finally rest in peace...
Love ,
Paul andPam Paulsen
Braxton Hall
June 5, 2012
My cousin, my brother, my friend, my navigator. You will forever be missed. "pedal, pedal, pedal."
Tera Klein
June 5, 2012
Lacy, i am so sorry for the loss of your brother. He is in a much better place now and cancer free. you are in my thougths and prayers <3
Shelly Clark
June 5, 2012
I love you Bryce!
Love Always,
Your Sister
Charlene Taylor
June 5, 2012
I am so happy I had a chance to meet Curtis when he was a Wildland Firefighter for the UFA. He was kind and fun.
June 5, 2012
For Tavner, to lose a parent at such a young age is something a child should not have to endure. Be glad that you got to know your dad as much as you did and that you got to spend precious time with him and be there as he passed. May that give you strength and comfort as you grow into an adult.
Nathan and Christie McLaughlin
June 5, 2012
Curtis, what a fighter you were. You will be missed greatly.
Danielle Pelletier
June 5, 2012
I am so sorry for the families loss. I am so glad I was able to be part of the family and be able to know Bryce and what a beautiful spirit he was and still is. My prayers are with everyone right now. Much love to you all.
Jeff & Chris Sedlacek
June 5, 2012
Sandy, Mike, Lydia and family,
We remember Curtis fondly, having seen him grow up through our time spent in the Oquirrh 4th Ward. We send our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
June 5, 2012
Bryce, what a wonderful gift you were to all those who knew you. I know that you are in a good place now and you are without pain. we will miss you. Tonya
Kaylee Clark
June 5, 2012
I love you Curtis!
Shylah Bowers
June 5, 2012
Lydia, Mike, Sandy and family,
Wish there was a way I could help you ease your pain. I know it's been years since we all have seen each other. I remember the younger days when Lydia and I were hanging out over your house and sweet Bryce was always there hanging out with us. Everytime I think of you guys I will think of him. Condolences to Shannon and Tavner.
Teresa Card
June 5, 2012
I felt heartbroken when I read that Curtis had passed away. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your family with fondness having the privilege of teaching several of your kids.
I was his third grade teacher.
Kimber Chenoweth
June 5, 2012
You lifted us "UP"
Thank you.
B Cordova
June 5, 2012
Shannon and Tavner,
We had the pleasure of meeting your family at our grandchildren's Halloween party last year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Orlando and Beth Cordova
Craig and Dawn Ray
June 5, 2012
Sorry for the passing of your son. We grew to love Curtis . He was a kind and loving soul. When he came to our house he was always happy and fun.
Erika Ray
June 5, 2012
Dearest Curtis,
It's been years since we've spoken but I will never forget you and your smile. We were all pretty close back in the day. God bless your little family and may you rest in peace pain free now. Fly with the angels buddy.
Ron and Carolyn Powell
June 5, 2012
Mike, Sandy and Family,
We are so sorry about the passing of your son. It's never easy to lose a loved one, but you can have comfort in knowing you will be reunited with him again. May Heavenly Father Bless You and your entire family. We will keep all of you in our prayers, and may the Spirit be with you at this sorrowful time.
Love,
Ron and Carolyn Powell
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