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Michael Howard Obituary
Mike had a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts in English from Oklahoma State University. He began his martial arts training at Juneau's Korean Karate Academy on April 1, 1984. In his 27 years in the martial arts he taught many students and earned the rank of Third Degree Black Belt. He was the club's resident expert on martial arts weapons and forms. And many of his sparring opponents can attest to the accuracy and sting of his left hook. Mike also performed with the Perseverance Theater. He was passionate about Harley Davidson Motorcycles and his Canary Yellow Mustang "Tweety." Mike will be most remembered for his generosity, compassion and the love he had for his family and friends.
Mike is survived by his father, Colonel (ret.) Charles E. Howard, his brother Mark Howard, his daughter Dr. Amanda R. Howard, his nephew Travis Bartlett-Howard, his sister-in-law Barbara "Bret" Howard, and his former spouse Eileen Mustain. No funeral services are planned. However, later this summer, his daughter plans to hold a memorial service in Juneau. If you are interested in receiving information about the memorial service, please email Dr. Amanda Howard at [email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected].
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Dennis Harris
May 3, 2011
As an Admin Law Judge, Mike was very serious about holding unemployment payment cheaters to account, but when he was the guy that registered you for UI, he was friendly and not at all intimidating. He could be quite cynical about business owners that fired employees on a whim, and sympathetic to those who were canned due to no fault of their own. I missed him when he moved away after retirement.
Loretta Pittman
April 20, 2011
I worked at the St. Anns Day Care in the 70's when you were enrolled. Your Dad used to pick up and he was a very good Dad. He always asked how your day went and took the time to listen to your stories.
My Prayers are with at your time of the loss of your Dad.
Stephen Kozaczewski
April 14, 2011
I knew Mike by sight and name in Juneau. Juneau is that kind of town where seeing somebody a few times brought introductions and possibly friendships. We would stop and talk and I enjoyed Mikes' sense of humor. He used to invite me to join the Karate club but because I am a type I diabetic I was afraid to get involved. I should have joined as I probably had nothing to fear and it actually would have been healthy for me as opposed to harming my condition. I left Juneau 11 years ago and have thought of Mike many times. I am sad about his passing.
Joyce Waldman
April 14, 2011
I am saddened to hear of his passing.
He was a friend in Juneau
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