Robert Morgan Howard

Well Bob you made it; I didn't think Siets would join you so soon but I'm sure you're happy about that. I remember having my first American uncle when you and Siets got married, I was barely 8 yrs old. Finally had a family member who didn't speak with an accent; I remember my bike rides to Rose Park and getting lunch Tante Siets would make for Jerry and I; Every time I rode my bike past Chicago Bridge and Iron I thought "My uncle is a big shot there" and it would give me a feeling of pride...

Bob was such a good guy. I will miss seeing him at family events. I always enjoyed Bob. He always took time to stop and talk with us on his comings and goings to CBI when we were teens. I remember playing b-ball with Ray, John, and Grant and on several occasions Bob would stop on 17th South (the Garage "HOOP") and say hi and watch for a few moments. I will always remember his smiles. We always thought he was rather "cool" in his sports car. Anyway, lots of fun memories.
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What an honor it is to be in Opa's family!! The years I have spent in this family weren't Opa's best, but were more than enough to be inspired in many ways by him. I know he is very happy now, and I am so happy for him. You will always mean so much to this family Opa!! I love you and will be sure my kids know what an awesome great grandfather they had!!!

Between the beautiful celebration of his life on Saturday and this wonderfully well written life sketch - one can easily sense the man that he was and the father/grandfather/greatgrandfather that he will forever be in both your hearts and minds.

Our love to all of you (and especially our dearest Auntie Shirley) at this time and always,
Daela, Josh, Braden, Dae and Zac Tipton

Dear Tante Sietske & Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Bob will missed. Keep your cherished memories close to your heart and he will live on within you forever. May the Lord bless your family and give you peace and comfort through this time.

Love,
Annette Cook

Dear Sietske and Family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. I always remember Bob recited his favorite poem Sam Magee at family parties. It was fun to see him get excited about the poem. I remember the nice times we had eating luncheons at Chuck-A-Rama and he would always tell us stories from the War. It was great getting to know Bob through the years and he will be missed! I know he is in a better place with Henk.

Love,
Anna (Sietske's sister)

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to to the family of Bob Howard.

Dear Tante Siets, Jerry, Jean , Janet and Shirley and all the family, We just wanted to let you all know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of Uncle Bob's passing. Uncle Bob's presence will truly be missed at all the family parties. I enjoyed his great wit and ability to always make you laugh. And it was fun in the day that I did some engineering to talk about the trade. We will miss you Uncle Bob. May the Lord Bless you and all your loved ones at this time.
Love,...

My deepest sympathies to the entire Howard family. The last time I saw Bob was about 15 years ago. I rode my motorcycle out to the house. We talked and laughed for hours looking at old photos and the motorcycle and rifle collection. Bob had a way of making you feel at home in his home. He was the best photographer I ever knew and I can thank him for many pictures and movies of my Dad on his motorcycles. They were best friends Bob and John. All the way through school and life together. From...