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HOWARD MEACHAM Obituary

POWELL — Howard C. Meacham Jr., 81, of Powell, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven with his children and beloved cat, Red, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Constance Meacham of Randolph Ohio; and his wife of 41 years, Jean Owen Meacham.

He is survived by his three sisters, Margaret (Bill) Mihalyi, Eleanor (Andy) Broscoe, and Marian (Roald) Shern; and his children, Mark, Doug (Linda) and Beth Meacham, along with his five grandchildren.

He grew up in Randolph Ohio, and attended The Ohio State University, where he graduated with his Master's Degree in Engineering.

Howard was a Mechanical Engineer for Battelle Memorial Institute for 33 years, where he worked on many diverse projects in Acoustics and Vibration. These projects took him around the world, from mechanical tank treads in Europe to high speed trains in Japan. He was an accomplished world traveler, visiting from Alaska to New Zealand, China to Europe. Over the past 8 years he made many memorable trips with his best friend and traveling companion, Judy Swabby. Of his travels, his favorite was the yearly trip to the cabin in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan with his family. A year never passed without Howard's special ice cream outing with his grandchildren in the "Old Red Truck." Although he was not much of a sports fan, he always rooted for his Buckeyes. He was a regular at Northam Park and Upper Arlington High School where his children participated in sports year round; then continued the tradition of cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events. He also loved all kinds of music, from Handel's Messiah to Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. He found great pleasure, hearing his grandchildren perform and sing and play piano for him. In the spring time, he passionately oversaw a successful and much sought after Maple Syrup operation on the Meacham Farm. He loved to help people. He was an avid automobile fan, especially of his Packards ("Ask the Man who owns one"). Howard was always thrilled to drive his classic cars in the annual Upper Arlington, 4th of July Parade.

Memorial Service 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212 in the Burkhart Chapel. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065. Interment will be in the spring.

Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, specifically designated for Colorectal Research.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2016.
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family during this painful time. The Ducic's

Daniel Ducic

January 27, 2016

My condolences to the Meacham family. He was a wonderful person and a great father from what I remember. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Lori ( Penzone) Swearingen

January 24, 2016

We have been privileged to have Howard for a neighbor for 11 years and he will be missed by all his friends on Stonewoods Lane, We love his family. cookie and jim

January 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I knew his sister Margaret when her husband, Bill, was my music teacher in Michigan. I saw this in my local newspaper and remembered Margaret's maiden name. Peter and I will keep you and your extended family in our prayers at this difficult time. From what I have read here, I think we'd have enjoyed knowing Howard.

Sincerely,

Jean (Bird) and Peter Spike

January 22, 2016

Beth,, Doug and Mark,

We're so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good man with a big heart.

With Condolences, Kathy (Gruber) and the Tatterson family

January 22, 2016

My thoughts are with you and your family as you go forward with your journey. I will remember Howard for his love of Packards and nature.

Karen Hunnicutt

January 22, 2016

Marian and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Howard. I'm so glad we got to see you and Howard at the Whiteletter reunion last summer. Thinking of you and the family at this difficult time.

Betty Fleming

January 22, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Howard last summer at the Whiteleather reunion held in the school where I was a third grader in Miss Meacham's class in 1953. Mrs. Shern and Howard were both there and I went to see Mrs. Shern once again and was happily introduced to Howard. I am sorry for your loss. He lived an amazing life.

Bonnie Glick

January 22, 2016

Beth, Doug, and Mark, I am so sorry that your dad died. What a special, nice, kind person he was! I respected him and Jean and enjoyed our years of friendship. I'm glad that Howard and Judy enjoyed travelling around the world in recent years.
Laurie, Jack, and David join me in sending you our condolences,
Linda Prause
Reisterstown, Maryland

Linda Prause

January 21, 2016

We will n ever forget Cheryl's and my trip to visit you in upper Michigan and then our fishing trip with you and your son in Alaska. May you rest in peace.

Lou Powers

January 21, 2016

I have very fond memories of Howard. I met him at Battelle back in the fifties, he was a very special person.

Austin Washington

January 21, 2016

We had many fine years together at Battelle. Sincere condolences.

Paul Kennedy

January 21, 2016

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