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1925
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2011
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HOWARD TAWES Obituary
Howard was born in Bellingham, WA on July 22, 1925 to Ira and Boletta Tawes and raised on a farm in Ferndale, WA, graduating from Ferndale High School in 1943.
Howard married Dolores Lybarger in Bellingham, WA in 1947, and they resided in Ferndale, WA.
He was employed by Imhof Feed and later Holeman Transfer until moving to Mount Vernon, WA with his family in 1958.
He retired from Fiedler Distributor in 1984.
He was Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scouts, Troop 1 in Mount Vernon, WA, member of FOE #1444, Concrete, WA, member of Teamster Union #1788, a charter member of Kiwanis Club of S. Mount Vernon, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, WA.
His hobbies included gardening, fishing, hunting and reading. We will all miss his wonderful sense of humor.
Howard is survived by his wife, Dolores of 63 years; his sister, Dorothy VanEgdom (Lawrence, deceased) of Portland, OR; two children, Marcia (Ray, deceased) Findlay, Lacey, WA and Darrell (Patty) Tawes, Mount Vernon, WA; grandsons, Chris (Andrea) Tawes, Olympia, WA; Ryan (Elizabeth) Findlay, Olympia, WA; Troy (Danielle) Findlay, Lacey, WA; and Shaun (Samantha) Tawes, Mount Vernon, WA; great-grandchildren, Allie Findlay, Sierra and Ryder Findlay, Savannah Tawes; plus two nephews and one niece from Oregon.
Memorial services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 1607 Division St., Mount Vernon, WA on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1607 E. Division St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273, the American Heart Assn., 710 2nd Ave., Ste. 900, Seattle, WA 98101 or a charity of your choice.
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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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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