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Paul McGhie Howe

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Paul McGhie Howe, age 74 of Surprise AZ, passed away on December
27, 2007. Paul was our Best Friend, Father, Grand-Father, Great-GrandFather and Uncle. Paul was born in 1933 to Harry E. and Isabel M. Howe in Salt Lake City, UT. Paul was survived by his wife of 42 years, and companion in his recent years, Ruth T. Howe. Son, Larry P. Howe, (Friend Linda), Son, Brad T. Howe, (Wife Shawnie), and Daughter, Lisa A. Betz, (Husband Dave). Paul and Ruth have 8 Grand-Children and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his Parents and two Sisters, LuDean and Nancy. He was a stellar player in basketball and football at Granite High School (1951). Paul retired from Factory Mutual Engineering in 1995 as a Senior Loss Prevention Specialist. Prior years he was employed with Standard Oil and Fisher Brewery. He will deeply be missed by all those that were influenced by his life and love. Paul loved his time spent fishing, pheasant hunting, and playing competitive golf. Internment will be held in Salt Lake City, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Of The Valley, 13066 West Waddell Road, Surprise, AZ 85379-8736.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 30, 2007.

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Ray T Smith

January 10, 2008

Dear Ruth
My heart go's out to you, it seems like just yeaterday we played golf at Meadowbrook. Jessie had a love for you as did I. I have some pictures I will send you.
Love Ray and Rita

Debbie Benson

January 9, 2008

Brad

I am so sorry to hear about your father he was a very special person and always made everyone feel so. Please get in touch

Connie Allison

January 4, 2008

I'm so thankfull for all the wonderful memories I have of Uncle Paul. He was always so much fun to be around. Please let me know if I can do anything, and remember how much I love all of you.

kimberly welch

January 3, 2008

Ruth- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Paul. All my love to you and your family!

Carl Benson

January 3, 2008

Ruth,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Paul.
I enjoyed have you and Paul as neighbors.

Dennis & Linda Johnson

January 2, 2008

Aunt Ruthie and family
We are sad by the loss of uncle Paul. We are glad to have had the opportunity to visit with you guys in Suprise. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love you lots
Dennis & Linda

January 2, 2008

Ruth,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bud told me today about Paul. You have my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Rose Kocinski (Trans West CU)

DEBBIE MALIN

January 2, 2008

Dear Ruth and Family we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our mother Betty and ourselves would like to express our deepest sympathy. Our prayers our with you. Love Paula Turpin, Debbie Malin and Betty Blair. ( Bud's Family)

Randy Kerr

January 2, 2008

Paul was a good man, sorry to hear of his passing.

Julie Winn

December 30, 2007

I just let you know how sorry I was to hear of your husband and fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Trina Paras

December 30, 2007

To the Howe family: Our deepest sympathy to all family members for the loss of your husband and father. I have a lot of wonderful childhood memories of being around Ruth and Paul. Thank you for always making me feel welcome in your home. And I will never forget Boozer (your dog). I'm sure your love for Paul was a great comfort to him.

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