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1951
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2022
Howard Stein Obituary
It is with great sadness and infinite heartbreak that we announce the passing of Howard Scott Stein. Howard had an uphill battle in his fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis and succumbed to it on his own terms with his cherished family right by his side. He was upbeat, happy and making friends with passersby right until the very end, in true Howard fashion.
Howard loved his family of course but we all know what he really loved (and hated)…his sports! Howard was a passionate Canucks fan (some might say TOO passionate), a dedicated Blue Jays fan, a BC Lions fan and later on, a Raptors fan. If you wanted to know where Howie was on a Saturday night, you could bet he was in a living room watching hockey, swearing at Rob Shick, "shooting" at the opposition or Hi-Fiving the boys!
Over the course of the last few months, hundreds of friends, young and old, have reached out, expressing their love and warmth but there seemed to be a reoccurring theme; How comfortable Howie always made people feel, how big his heart was and how everyone was always welcome at the Stein house. If you grew up on the North Shore between 1992-2000 odds were you attended at least ONE of the infamous Stein house parties… AND odds are you shared a laugh with Howie!
Howard also loved scoping out vintage cars, listening to his Elvis and his 70's Gold, watching his Young & The Restless soap (which always baffled us!) and spending time with his wife… his best friend… his confidant…Laurie. While battling IPF, he was able to find some peace living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in the small community of Sechelt where Laurie and Howie were able to play in the sand and bask in the sun.
Howard wanted to help future patients of IPF and insisted that his body be donated to the Science department at UBC to help learn more about this terrible disease.
There will be a private ceremony held at Howard's favourite "spot" of Davis Bay at our family's discretion.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Howard's name to the Canucks For Kids Fund
Howard will live on in the hearts and minds of those he left behind: His wife Laurie, son Dennon, daughter Darcell, granddaughter Katie-Rose, brothers Norm & Len, and sisters Sheryl, Sam, Bev & Debbie.
Howard loved his family of course but we all know what he really loved (and hated)…his sports! Howard was a passionate Canucks fan (some might say TOO passionate), a dedicated Blue Jays fan, a BC Lions fan and later on, a Raptors fan. If you wanted to know where Howie was on a Saturday night, you could bet he was in a living room watching hockey, swearing at Rob Shick, "shooting" at the opposition or Hi-Fiving the boys!
Over the course of the last few months, hundreds of friends, young and old, have reached out, expressing their love and warmth but there seemed to be a reoccurring theme; How comfortable Howie always made people feel, how big his heart was and how everyone was always welcome at the Stein house. If you grew up on the North Shore between 1992-2000 odds were you attended at least ONE of the infamous Stein house parties… AND odds are you shared a laugh with Howie!
Howard also loved scoping out vintage cars, listening to his Elvis and his 70's Gold, watching his Young & The Restless soap (which always baffled us!) and spending time with his wife… his best friend… his confidant…Laurie. While battling IPF, he was able to find some peace living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in the small community of Sechelt where Laurie and Howie were able to play in the sand and bask in the sun.
Howard wanted to help future patients of IPF and insisted that his body be donated to the Science department at UBC to help learn more about this terrible disease.
There will be a private ceremony held at Howard's favourite "spot" of Davis Bay at our family's discretion.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Howard's name to the Canucks For Kids Fund
Howard will live on in the hearts and minds of those he left behind: His wife Laurie, son Dennon, daughter Darcell, granddaughter Katie-Rose, brothers Norm & Len, and sisters Sheryl, Sam, Bev & Debbie.
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Sep. 13, 2022.
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Steve bylsma
September 17, 2023
I remember Howard mowing his lawn singing loudly out of tune. He sang and sang until the mower stopped and all I could hear over the fence was swearingvafter he ran over the cord (electric mower) haha good times. Steve Bylsma
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Sheena and Randy
October 25, 2022
Laurie,
We were so sad to hear about Howie. What a beautiful place to be able to live, on the sunshine coast. I have been trying to get a hold of you.
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