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SCHOW, Howard Bernard

Howard Bernard Schow, 84, passed away peacefully early Easter morning, April 8th, 2012 from natural causes. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and one of the world's great stock pickers. He is survived by his wife Nan, three children and their spouses, and 5 grandchildren.

Howard was Founder and Chairman Emeritus of PRIMECAP Management Company. Previously, he had been Chairman of Capital Research and Management in Los Angeles where he managed the AMCAP Fund until he left in 1983 to start PRIMECAP, where he was known as the lead manager for the Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund. Howard shunned the media because he believed his ideas belonged to their clients. But, his 50 year record as a portfolio manager garnered the attention and respect of the investment community as one of the very best in the mutual fund business. His stock picking ability extended across decades, investment types, company sizes, and market conditions. The one constant was his ability to outperform the market. Howard's colleagues will remember him for his competitive spirit, his utter dedication to his profession, his sense of obligation and responsibility to the client, and his eternal optimism.

Howard started his philanthropy as soon as he had the means, and was partial to his alma mater, Williams College, endowing a professorship and giving the lead gift for the Nan and Howard Schow Science Library. In 2000, he funded a private family foundation to support healthcare, education, and the environment at the community level. Just as with his investments, he enjoyed meeting people and seeing results. To date, the foundation has supported 99 organizations, including the new Nan and Howard Schow Trauma Center at Huntington Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will take place at St. Edmunds Church in San Marino, California, on Saturday, April 21, at 10 am. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Huntington Memorial Hospital - Office of Philanthropy (100 West California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 or www.huntingtonhospital.com) or The Nature Conservancy - Santa Cruz Island Project (c/o The Nature Conservancy, attn: Reve Warfield, 201 Mission Street, 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94105) in memory of Howard B. Schow.

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Apr. 12, 2012.
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One of the best neighbors and friends that anyone could have. You are sorely missed.

Sumner and Carole Bryant

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April 6, 2022

Nan, My condolences on your loss of Howie.
Sandra Hathaway

Sandra Hathaway

January 5, 2013

Howard Schow always wanted to make the world a better place and the Episcopal Housing Alliance and Economic Development was one of several recipients of his and his family's generosity. Through our nonprofit agency we are able to provide affordable housing for seniors. Also, through our agency, we are able to provide small food-based business development for entrepreneurs through Chefs Center which is one of the most successful entrepreneurial programs that I have ever been associated with. This center, in particular, would never have made it without Howard's big-heartedness and open-handedness!

Joe Colletti, PhD
Executive Director
Episcopal Housing Alliance and Economic Development

Joe Colletti

April 17, 2012

Howard Schow was truly one of the great men I have had the privilege of knowing. From his leadeship at AMCAP, to his enthusiasm in the Jolly Poly, to his founding of PRIMECAP, to his marvelous collection of marine painting, to his limited collection of clothing, to his unending and thoughtful generosity. I have nothing but fond memories of him and best wishes for his family. Guil Babcock

April 16, 2012

We'll always miss you. Your talents and generosity made the world a better place.

Susan Marite

April 15, 2012

My husband Graham Holloway and Howard shared many a laugh filled minute together in their days at Capital. We shall miss them greatly. Howard always made things better. With deepest sympathy Carolyn Holloway

April 14, 2012

To Nan and family,

Howard always whistled a happy tune and left me with a happy heart.

God Bless You and your family

Amy

April 13, 2012

TO NAN AND ALL THE CHILDREN AND GRANCHILDREN OF HOWARD SCHOW.

"LIFE IS A SONG, LOVE IS THE MUSIC"
HOWIE REPRESENTED BOTH. A GREAT, GREAT GUY,FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY ALL.

WITH MUCH SADNESS,
CAROLE AND SUMNER BRYANT

SUMNER AND CAROLE BRYANT

April 13, 2012

Kim

April 13, 2012

Steve

April 12, 2012

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