Clear Lake, Iowa
CLEAR LAKE - Wayne W. Howard, 70, 608 Eighth Ave. N., Clear Lake, passed away Saturday (March 22, 2008) of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, officiated by the Rev. Dennis Ganz.
Burial will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW.
Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, and then one hour preceding the service.
Memorials may be given to the Wayne Howard Memorial Fund.
Wayne was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Waukon, to George and Iowa (Barth) Howard. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, Wayne made his home in Eagle Grove, where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Flatebo, on March 15, 1958.
To this union four children were born: Ricky, Penny, Kim and Stacy. Wayne worked most of his life in heating, air condition and the sheet metal trade. In 1987, he purchased the Town Pump in Clear Lake. He then decided to add a grill and became well- known for his noon specials and one-third pound hamburgers, thus coining the phrase "Hamburger Heaven." His wife Mary and daughter Kim owned and operated the business, with him selling in 1997. He then went to work at Monson Plumbing and Heating, then Martin Marietta until ill heath forced him to retire.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wintering in Texas. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He was a charter member of the Clear Lake Evening Lions and a member of the Clear Lake VFW.
He is survived by his wife, of 50 years, Mary; son, Rick of Minneapolis, Minn.; daughters, Penny Howard of Ardmore, Okla., Kim (Bill) Lundgren, of Ventura, and Stacy Howard and fiancé Kevin Rucker of Clear Lake; five grandchildren, Jacob Bonner, Kyle Lundgren, Derrick and Detra Hinton and Journey Rucker; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Bailey Bonner; two brothers Alan (Debra) Howard, Colfax, and Dennis (Linda) Howard, Des Moines; sister, Georgia (Wally) Black, Des Moines; brothers-in-law, Bob (Nancy) Flatebo, of Rockford, Ill, Carrol (Judy) Flatebo, Eagle Grove; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Mark) Howe, Beloit, Wis. and Donna Howard, Des Moines, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, three brothers, Frank, Larry and Dale, and many aunts and Uncles.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193.
www.colonialchapels.com.
Kim and family, My heart goes out to you and yours. I'm so sorry for your loss. Tough times ahead but time will also heal. Take care and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori & Mike (Johnson) Schmidt
April 01, 2008 | Whittemore, IA
Kim,Mary and family, I'm am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He's one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this hard time.
Jolene Hahn
March 29, 2008 | Garner, IA
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Doreen Pasieka
March 27, 2008 | Clear Lake, IA
Kim, Mary and the entire Howard family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad, husband and grandpa.
Wayne always made me smile, even if he never did let me park that Cadilac for him! We have all been blessed just to have known Wayne. Kim, Bill & Kyle- I know how rough this year has been for your family and I keep you all in my prayers.
Now it really is hamburger heaven-
All my love,
Pam Larson
Pam Larson
March 27, 2008 | Clear Lake, IA
Mary, Kim, and family,
I was saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. I remeber coming to your house with my mom and Bill a few times. I was pretty young and don't remember much. But I do remember Wayne would make me laugh, a lot! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are no words that will ease your sorrow at this time. Just know that many friends are thinking of you.
Tracy (Lincoln) Patten
March 27, 2008 | Thornton, IA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just found out tonight and was sadden by the news. God Bless you all and may you be comforted by his memories.
Shelley Hogg
March 27, 2008 | Grants Pass, OR
KIM,MARY AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I'LL MISS HIS STORIES AND JOKES. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A KIND WORD. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
JULIE OEHLERT
March 26, 2008 | BRITT, IA
I know your loss is great and 50 years of marriage will leave a big hole but i pray that it also, in time, leaves a wealth of precious memories that helps you hold him close to your heart. Love and prayers for each of you.
Pam Newsome
March 26, 2008 | Ames, IA
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Try to smile becuase he is probably on a boat ,on some lake ,in Heaven with Frank and Dad having the time of their lives fishing. Our thoughts are with all of you today and always.
Bonnie Alley
March 26, 2008 | Colo, IA
