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Howard Tawes Obituary

Howard Tawes, 85, formerly of Ferndale, WA and a descendant of an early Whatcom County pioneer family, passed away in Mount Vernon, WA on May 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife Dolores Lybarger Tawes, his sister Dorothy VanEgdom (Lawrence, deceased), Portland, OR, two children, Marcia (Ray, deceased) Findlay, Lacey, WA and Darrell (Patty) Tawes of Mount Vernon, WA and four grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1607 Division St., Mount Vernon, WA on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Please share your thoughts of Howard and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon

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Published by Bellingham Herald on May 10, 2011.

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Gretchen (Lindberg) Wilbur

May 11, 2011

Dear Dolores, Marcia, Darrell and all of the family,
I've known Howard my entire life and will miss him always. He was such a great guy. His warm smile, friendly manner, sense of humor, and love of the outdoors are a big part of my memories of him. I am lucky to have known Howard, and Hayden and I extend our sincere condolences.

Cindy Niegowski

May 11, 2011

Dear Dolores,
I am so sorry to learn Howard passed. He was a very special person and will be missed greatly.

Sincerely,
Cindy Niegowski

May 10, 2011

Dolores and family:
I was sorry to learn of howard,s passing.I have many fond memories of him in Kiwanis. I especially liked his sense of humor. His knowledge of and love of sports at all levels was also remarkable. I will miss him.
I wish all the best for you and your family.

love,

Alex

John Kammenga

May 10, 2011

We are very sorry about your loss. We are thinking about you and your family.
John and Kathy Kammenga

Gloria (Brooke) Johnston

May 10, 2011

Dear Dolores, Marsha and Darrell We were very sorry to hear about Howard's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy at what I know is a very difficult time. Howard was a great man and I hold onto many childhood memories myself, and know my dad (Bert) holds onto the treasured friendship and the many fishing and hunting excursions he had with Howard. Our prayers are with you. Gloria, Bob and Bert Brooke

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