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Lynn Howieson Obituary
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring in Clarion, Iowa.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St., Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.
Lynn V. Howieson was born to James and Irene (Nelson) Howieson on Oct. 12, 1940, in Clarion.
He graduated from Clarion High School in 1958. During high school he began working for the Iowa State Highway Commission. He was hired on full-time at the Clarion garage in 1959.
Lynn Howieson and Barbara (Moats) Feller were united in marriage on May 1, 1964.
In 1972 they moved to Forest City, where Lynn worked for the DOT as the garage foreman. He held various positions with the DOT, and retired from the Mason City office as a district engineering tech after 42 years of service to the state.
Firefighting became a big part of Lynn's life after moving to Forest City. Lynn joined the Forest City Fire Department in 1974 where he served for 26 years, serving as the fire chief for five of those years. He also started his own business selling and servicing fire equipment to area fire departments and businesses.
Lynn was a wrestler in high school and loved watching wrestling all of his life, rarely missing an Iowa-Iowa State meet. He enjoyed golfing and never missed a chance to take his kids and grandkids out for a day on the course. He spent many hours bird- watching from his back deck or from his living room chair. If only he could have chased all those darn squirrels away! He loved more than anything to watch his grandchildren play in everything from track, cross country, wrestling, football, baseball, basketball, and swimming to watching his granddaughters dance!
Lynn is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children: Cindy Torkelson (Dale Gjerstad) of Minneapolis, Lynne Feller (Bart Spencer) of Charles City, Shelby (Terry) Tweeten of Forest City, and Kent (Darla) Howieson of Dubuque; three brothers and a sister, Robert (Eleanore) Howieson of Grand Rapids, Mich., Verla Brooks of Queen Creek, Ariz., James (Mary) Howieson of Clarion, and Darrell (Ruth) Howieson of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; his grandchildren, Janelle (Paul) Youngers, Brett and Adam Torkelson, Tyler and Shaden Tweeten, and Kyra and Paige Howieson; and two great-grandchildren, Brittany and Andrew Youngers; and lifelong friend, Larry (Jan) Taylor of Clarion. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Irene; one brother, Merle Howieson; and one nephew, Caryl.
Petersen Lund Funeral Home, Forest City, 641-585-2685.
www.petersenlundfh.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Howieson
Debbe Nelson
January 30, 2010
My condolences on your loss -- it's never easy losing a loved one. I will miss beating Lynn to Hardees in the morning.
Janet Skiye
January 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Adams-Craighton faimly
January 28, 2010
To the family of Lynn Howieson, Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all during your difficult time. I have been thinking so much of you guys since the meet. I will continue to pray for you and also those who came and helped before the ambulance arrived.
January 28, 2010
Barb, Shelby, and family,
We are sad beyond words to hear of your loss. You arfe in our thoughts and prayers.
Forrest & Jan Buffimgtom
Roxy Thompson
January 28, 2010
I have been blessed with wonderful memories of working with Lynn, and will always treasure them. With shared grief.
Phil Kloster
January 27, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss of Lynn. He was always professional and helpful in all my dealings with him. The community lost a fine individual in Lynn. He will be missed.
Joleen
January 27, 2010
Shelby, Terry & Family....I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your Dad. Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Reflect and smile in the great memories you have of a life well lived and of a man you all loved.
Sandy Wagner
January 26, 2010
We were so surprised to read of your husband, father, and grandfather's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Our deepest sympathies, Carl and Sandy Wagner
Linda McGrath
January 26, 2010
Barb & Family -
We are so sorry to hear about Lynn's sudden passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Ben and Linda McGrath
Nanette Wilson
January 26, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Craig & Marcia Sampson
January 26, 2010
We were deeply saddened to hear that your husband, father and grandpa Lynn had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God give you peace and strength for each day.
Judy Gross
January 26, 2010
I'm sadden to hear of Lynns passing. When I worked at Waldorf, he came in often to change Fire extinguishers & to chat. He will be missed. Lynn was a very nice very nice person.
Tom and Helen True
January 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear the news today. I will remember the fun we had at coffee Sunday morning. I am here Barb if you need anything.
Rhonda Abele
January 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I didn't know Lynn, I have heard what a wonderful man he was! I was honored to have met you all on Sunday. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marv & Jackie Monson
January 25, 2010
Barb & family: You and Lynn have always been so special to us, and we are so sad to lose Lynn. We will treasure the memories we have of Marv & Lynn on the FC Fire Dept, and all the times we've enjoyed together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
January 25, 2010
I graduated from high school with Lynn.I will always have memories of our good times wrestling and classes together. My prayers are with the family may you find peace and comfort with the LORD.
Lynn Abbott
Boone, Iowa
Craig & Val Monson
January 25, 2010
Barb, Shelby, & families. Our hearts go out to all of you...we were so sad to hear about Lynn. May God bless you and bring you comfort & peace at this difficult time.
January 25, 2010
Barb and family, We extend our prayers for Lynn's untimely death. I wrestled Lynn 3 times my senior year, and, he was very tough. He was a great guy. Tony & Sharon Coltvet Eagle Grove, Iowa
Roger & Barb Howland
January 25, 2010
Barb and family, I just can't blieve it today when I heard of Howie's passing. In fact I had coffe with him last Monday at the coffee shop in Forest City.
January 25, 2010
Barb and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin and Jeff Nelson
Marilyn Holland
January 25, 2010
Barb and family: I am just shocked and sadden to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry we will be unable to attend the service as we are wintering in Texas. I will be thinking of all of you.
January 25, 2010
Barb and family we are so so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Clarence and Mary ann Wellik
Mesa Arizona
Karen Olien
January 25, 2010
Barb and family: I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda Eser
January 25, 2010
Barb, Shelby, Kent, and families: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lynn was a very awesome person and will be truely missed.
January 25, 2010
Barb and family, I am so shocked and saddened by your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Shirley Goodon Hackbart
January 25, 2010
Barb and family I am so sorry to hear about you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen (Swenson) Miller
Spring, Texas
Rhonda & Tim Clark
January 25, 2010
Shelby, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda Severson
January 25, 2010
Barb, Shelby, and family: I don't know what to say; except I am sorry; what a shock and how sad! My prayers are with you and will be in the days ahead. Linda Severson
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