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Howell Howard Obituary

Howell H. Howard, 85, of Barrington, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27, 1927 to Howell H. and Loretta Hines Howard in Dayton, Ohio. Howell and his family moved to New York City when he was a boy. He attended St. Paul's School in New Hampshire, graduated from Yale University in 1950, and married Mimi Foss of New York City, in 1951. Howell began his career as a mill manager in the Edward Hines Lumber Company and rose through the ranks, becoming the president and Chairman of the Board. He also found time to serve on various boards, including that of the First National Bank of Winnetka. Outside of the business world, he supported the Boy Scouts of America for many years, including service as the president of the Northeast Illinois Council of the B.S.A. Howell and Mimi lived for many years and raised their children in Winnetka, Illinois. Howell had had a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors. He was an avid tennis player, photographer, hunter, fisherman, and horseman, and pursued these activities on a family ranch on the Shoshone River near Cody, Wyoming. He and Mimi also spent much time in Captiva, Florida, where they enjoyed boating, birding, and beach-combing with their dogs. Howell is survived by his loving wife Mimi of 62 years; children Howell H. III, Mark, Lynn Howard Hurley, Paul, Doug, and Deeda; 13 grandchildren; and three sisters, Loretta, Linn, and Deirdre. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela St. (corner of Franklin and Ela Streets), Barrington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at St. Anne Catholic Church, with a visitation held one hour prior to mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Park County Animal Shelter, 5537 Greybull Highway, Cody, WY 82414 (www.parkcountyanimalshelter.org), or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 (www.alz.org). For information please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 847-381-3411. For online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Howell Howard

10 Entries

Choppy Rheinfrank

February 16, 2013

Dear Mimi,
I just heard yesterday about Howell's passing away.
I really miss seeing Howell and you down here in Captiva, Florida.
Howell was wonderful to include me in his luncheon group on Fridays at the Yacht Club soon after Sally and I bought our current house nine years ago near your old one here in Captiva.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and you both loved dogs like we do. I loved it when I started finding my beach shoes moved around down in the sand near the beach bushes from our path when I came back from my daily walks. I finally figured out it was Hal with his sense of humor secretly doing it.
We loved having meals and get togethers with you and Howell. It was wonderful to also meet your various family members and friends over the years down here.
Choppy Rheinfrank, Captiva, Florida

Chris Selby

February 12, 2013

Aunt Mimi,
I suspect I never had the chance to say many of the things I would have like to say years ago. Both you and Uncle Howell did many things to fill a gap in my childhood, including a father figure on many occasions. From fishing trips to working at Hines to dealing with me when we got in trouble in Winnetka, all of these experiences were important to my childhood.
Besides being family, all of your children treated me and my sisters as direct family and we'll never forget this.
Uncle Howell taught me to shoot, even drive a jeep (with Doug) and the fun of fireworks which wasn't apart of the Hawkeye experience.

I'll miss the memories and can only hope I can be as good to. My children and their cousins as Uncle Howell and you were to us.
Best wishes from Sydney and all the Selby's

February 10, 2013

Dear Mrs. Howard,
My son John, and your son Hal, have been friends since their days at New Trier. We have had the pleasure of knowing Hal since then. We are very grateful to him for the help he gave us while he was at the Vatican Embassy and we were researching John's family in Italy. He was able to put us in touch with many people who were able to provide us with important information.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brigs and John Maselli

Brad Bulkley

February 10, 2013

Howell was like my second father. The father I never had in business - the career area I eventually chose. Howell, Mimi, and the entire Howard clan always treated me like family year after year, on trip after trip. His son, Mark, and I were inseparable, meeting in the second grade and remain best friends today. Howell fondly gave me the nickname "Bad Brad" in recognition of all the pranks I would enjoy would playing either at the ranch or at Captiva. Somehow that nickname has followed me through today. Howell, and the Howard family are some of the finest people I have ever known. They are, in large part, what contributed to what I look upon as a great childhood as anyone could hope to have. Howell will be missed.

Brad Bulkley, Dallas, Texas

Brian Snediker

February 8, 2013

One of my favorite friend's parents. I feel so blessed to have known him and the whole Howard family. The kids are all a direct reflection of their wonderful parents. While I remember with fondness all of the great memories, I truly cherish their friendship and love that has lasted through the years and distance. Brian Snediker

February 8, 2013

Dear Hal, Friends aren't just for the fun times. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May happy memories and the support of all who care about you bring comfort at this time of transition. Your friend, Patti

John Clark

February 7, 2013

Hal, your Dad was remarkable with wonderfully diverse interests and accomplishments (like you, and including you!) My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Elisa Maselli

February 6, 2013

My brother, John Maselli, has been a close friend of Howell's son Hal since high school. While I did not know Howell myself, I have known Hal for over 40 years. He is a wonderful example of the kind of parent Howell must have been. My deepest condolences and prayers for the entire Howard family.

jeannie and ed james

February 5, 2013

We have been profoundly touched by Howell and his family.
He was the very best sort of neighbor and a fine example of an exemplary father. Our memories of those years will always be dear to us. Jeannie and Ed james

Diane Dougherty

February 5, 2013

Dear Deeda, so sorry to hear of your loss, our condolences to you and your family, our prayers are with you at this tough time.
love Diane and Bill

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