Photo courtesy of Habing Family Funeral Home
Gilroy, California
Apr 8, 1938 – May 3, 2020 (Age 82)
Al Howard passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020. He was 82 years old. Born in Alameda California, he was proud to be a native Californian. Al lived a rich and diverse life that included traveling the country on railroad box cars and hitchhiking leaving home at the age of 16 with only a $50...
Read MoreI was Al's first bookkeeper in 1962. I worked in San Francisco for a small bookkeeping company, preparing PROFIT and LOSS statements for small businesses. Al hired me as the bookkeeper for Howard Tire. One of his favorite customers was Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Leatia Elliott Rodgers
October 26, 2025 | South San Francisco, CA | Coworker
You were always a kind soul and as Allysons friend I appreciated your thoughtfulness.
Jayne Garrett
January 24, 2025 | GUAM | Friend
I will never forget our political escapades especially Jane´s run for the assembly. We´d start with breakfast, and then hang campaign signs, finishing off with cocktails at your home. You were a good friend and I hope you have a great life in heaven with our Lord. Bernie Mulligan
Bernie Mulligan
February 25, 2022 | Friend
The girls down at the lab (Lindsey & Jennifer) are so sad to learn of Mr. Howard's passing. He always brought and left the lab with a smile and leaving us with a lighter step. Al was truly a gentleman, one of the nicest patients and business man. He brought us tokens for his Car wash and belgian chocolates/treats for every holiday. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jennifer & Lindsey Labcorp
May 20, 2020 | GILROY, CA | Acquaintance
Al was part of the best crew on the best submarine in the Navy in the late 50's. He will be missed by all his fellow crew members that served with him. Gilroy, you have lost an excellent independent business man and citizen. He was extremely lucky to find and marry Jane and she will especially miss him too. Your buddy, Buddha Vance
Dave & Lili Vance
May 17, 2020 | Sahuarita, AZ | Military
Al was a good man and seemed to always treat people with respect and good humor.
richard freedman
May 11, 2020 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
Al would greet friends with a big smile and seemed to be such a happy and gracious man! He ll be missed around town.
Crystal Mickler
May 11, 2020 | Gilroy, CA | Friend