Howard Neil Verman

Dear Katherine, William, and Steven,
Just heard the news (April 2) regarding Howie's passing and felt a wave of sadness go over me. I worked with Howie at IPD from 1991-1995. I always appreciated his wacky sense of humor! His big claim to fame (for me!) is that he was they guy who started the Woodstock Rain Chant!! Yes! On the serious side, my favorite quote regarding death is: "We come from the Earth and we return to the Earth. And it between we garden." I know Howie is leaving...

Katherine,
I am so grateful to have seen you and Howie in Trader Joe's before I was stunned to learn of his passing this year. We truly never know how long someone may be with us and I am grateful that I have a tendency when I part from others, I consider it may be the last I see them.

I treasure the warm and delightful interaction with you both before he passed and hope that you and your children find a gentle way through your loss. I am so happy that you have had such a loving...

Katherine, William and Steven,
Word of Howie's passing has just reached me and I can't tell you how sorry I am. I will always cherish the memories of the times that Howie and I shared. I know I am just one of a large large group of people who will miss him dearly.

Howie was truly one of the kindest people I ever met. I cannot adequately express the depth of my sympathy. It breaks my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Katherine, just heard about Howies passing from Liza. My heart goes out to you and the family. I have such sweet memories of staying with you on Patchen Rd when we arrived from Florida so long ago. Early morning fishing trips to Shelburne Pond with a most enthusiastic Howie, me still trying to wake up. Peace be with you! Mary sends love.

Dear Katherine and Stephen and William, it has been so long but my memories of Howie will remain- his smile, his sweetness, his love of fishing and baseball and his commitment to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Liza

Dear Katherine,
Just learned of Howie's passing. Living in south Idaho now, I had not heard about his illness. I can only imagine the heartbreak that you and your boys are navigating. My memories of Howie are old ones now, but they are strong and filled with the same warmth and humor that his many friends and acquaintances speak of here. God bless you in your loss. Betsi and I send our deepest condolences.

So so sad for your loss. Howie was a man everyone loved. We will all miss him. Love to your family, Linda & Martin Tierney

Dear Katherine and family - Saddened to learn of Howard's illness and untimely death. Remembering him and thinking of you during this difficult time. He was a special person who will be memorialized in our hearts with fondness and admiration. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours.