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James Howie Obituary
Graveside committal services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Concord Township Cemetery in Garner with Justin Asche officiating. A celebration of life fellowship will follow the service at the United Presbyterian Church, 475 Maben Ave. in Garner.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., today at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church in Garner.
James Alton Howie, the son of Olin and Margaret (Maire) Howie, was born April 23, 1924, at Monticello, Iowa. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1942. On Dec. 26, 1953, he married Dorothy Mae Baack Rae at Mason City. Jim opened "Howie Farm Supply," his first John Deere dealership in Monticello in November 1948. He relocated that dealership to Garner in 1951 and in 1975 changed the business name to "Circle H Inc." Jim's wife, Dorothy and sons Jay and Jeff operated the dealership until the company franchise termination in 2002. Circle H was one of the longest standing single proprietor John Deere dealers in the region. He enjoyed community service, gardening, fishing, talking to all kinds of people and time spent with family. Jim was well known in North Iowa for his sense of humor and knowledge of people, places and events.
Jim was very active in the United Presbyterian Church in Garner where he served as an elder and trustee. He was involved in the Garner community as a past member of the Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary Club and Garner Chamber of Commerce serving as board president in 1958. Jim also helped with the Garner FFA and Avery Theatre.
He is survived by his children, Barbara (Keith) Lembo of Charlotte, N.C., Jay Howie (special friend, Renee McClellan) of Hampton, Jeff (Jolene) Howie of Garner and Beth (David) Delagardelle of Waterloo; seven grandchildren, William, Jesse and Morgan Howie, Amanda and Alex Howie and Michael and Daniel Delagardelle; and a daughter-in-law, Roberta Howie of Garner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, Jan. 25, 2001; granddaughter, Maggie Mae Howie; his parents; and a brother, Olin, Jr. Howie.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ann (Conroy) Elliott
May 17, 2011
Barb,
I'm so sorry to hear of the Jim's death. We were able to last talk at my mom's funeral. He was always available to chat around our neighborhood and stop and visit whenever we were back in Garner.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these days ahead.
John Manthey
May 17, 2011
Barb:
You probably don't remember me from back in the day. I am truly sorry for your and the family's loss. Beth, I never knew you but my ex Caron was you second grade teacher. My oldest daughter was named after you as you were one of her most favorites. My God be with you all at this time and his blessings comfort you.
Beth (Tompkins) Beaver
May 17, 2011
To all of the Howie Family you have my deepest sympathies. I did not even realize that your Dad was ill. May all of your happy memories fill the days ahead.
Mike and Jill Kramer
May 16, 2011
Howie Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Cataldo Funeral Home
May 17, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Janet ((Olsen) Meyne
May 16, 2011
Dear Jay and Jeff and family, Am very sorry to hear of your dad's death. My deepest sympathy to you.
May 16, 2011
My deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Jim was a great friend to me and my family as well as a very faithful and serving member of the United Presbyterian Church. We will all truly miss him but know that he is truly at peace now. Gloria Halverson
Carolyn Hale Hewett
May 16, 2011
So sorry to hear about Jim. I saw him a few years ago at my mothers funeral. What fond memories I have of him while growing up. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
May 16, 2011
Dear Barbara and family,
Sorry for your loss! But, Jim is with your mother and they are together again. Their love will guide you thru this difficult time and you will feel at peace.
Cindy Shay Emswiler
William L. & Lori Short
May 16, 2011
Dear Jay & Jeff, So sorry to hear about Jim passing. Bill & I didn't know he was in the nursing home. We were shocked. He was so full of life and always doing something. You and your families are in our prayers.
Rod & Sherri Halfpop
May 15, 2011
Jay, Jeff and families ~
Know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. It's not easy to say "goodbye" to a loved one! May the memories of your father live on forever. If you need anything, we are just a phone call away.
May 15, 2011
Dear Jay & Jeff,
I'm so sorry to hear your dad passed away. He always had time to visit and loved to talk. I have very fond memories of him. My sympathies to both of you and your families.
Julie Beshey
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