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Katherine Howard Obituary

KATHERINE "KAKIE" VAN ZANDT HOWARD passed away on Monday April 15, 2008 in Houston. Kakie was born October 24, 1951 in Waco, TX. She was a graduate of Baylor University where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Kakie was a teacher in Spring Branch Independent School District for 34 years and a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Howard; mother, Mary Helen Van Zandt; and mother-in-law, Peggy Howard. Kakie is survived by her children, Lauren and Patrick Howard; father, Jack Van Zandt, sister and brother-in-law, Suzie and Hank Durham; sister, Janet Bass; sister-in-law, T. Lynne Eckels; nieces, Julie Zavodny, Margaret Burk, and Ashley Bass. Family and friends may visit from 6-8 P.M. Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunter's Creek, 8303 Katy Freeway in Houston. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday at the Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay, Houston, TX 77024. Interment will follow at the Houston National Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the M.D. Anderson Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2008.

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Anna Rabadan

April 24, 2008

To the Howard Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to all of you. Mrs. Kakie was such a wonderful person full of joy and the willingness to help others. You see she worked with my mother, Ana Munoz, at Bear Blvd. and she helped me sooooo much with my daughter Eliana who was in special ed student at that school. Mrs. Kakie was so dedicated to her kids at school and showed a genuine intrest in their well being that she will be forever loved by all the lives she touched. My daughter Eliana (6)now speaks well and is starting to read at her level all thanks to Mrs. Kakie's intervention and help overseeing her progress. I will truly miss such a beutiful angel that blessed us all by touching our lives.
God Bless

Erin Moore

April 21, 2008

Dear Lauren and Patrick,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet and loving mother. Your mom has meant so much to so many people and will be truly missed. My heart goes out to you both and if I can ever do anything...please let me know! We love you!

Melin Wenk

April 21, 2008

Hi Lauren,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and you and Patrick are in our thoughts and prayers. I will pray that you find peace and strength. If you need anything, please let me know. I will be thinking about you.

Matt and Melin Wenk

David Hurd

April 21, 2008

Jack, Susie and Hank,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David & Candy Hurd & Harveylee

Pat Udlock

April 21, 2008

To Kakie's family. I was saddened to hear about Kakie's death. I taught with Kakie at Spring Shadows for 13 years. She was such a bright light there for all the children. I know she will be missed by all the children she touched. God bless you all.

Heather & Glen Ray Campos

April 21, 2008

Lauren,
Last in June when we have been turned down, school after school... I saw Mrs. Howard and she looked at Glen and said , Heather, ( her exact words...) what are you worrying about, Glen will be at our school! From that momment on, I knew how wonderful and such a strong women your mom was and is.. I thank God I was able to have you in my life for Glen and me... What a wondeful wonderful daughter you are... We will miss Mrs. Kakie..

Janey Tritico

April 20, 2008

Lauren, Your mother was a wonderful person and mother. You smile just like her. Even though she was sick, she never let it get her down when at Bear Blvd. It was this year that I got to know her and you. She was an inspiration to all who met her and the kids loved her. She will be missed as well as you at the school. You and your bother are in my prayers. Please email or call me any time.
Thinking of you both at this time,
Ms.T (Janey Tritico)

Kristen Trapnell

April 20, 2008

Lauren, you know I love you and your mother very much. You two have, and will continue to have, such a great impact on my life. Your mother was such a great person to me and everyone I know. She will continue to live on in many people's lives. I am praying for you and your family. I love you very much. Love always , Kristen :)

Kim Lynch

April 20, 2008

Lauren - you were so blessed to have such a sweet, loving, caring mother - she will truly be missed. Remember that she lives on in you - you have so many of her great qualities! We love you and are thinking of you! Love, Kim, Jim, Kelli, Kristen and Sammy.

Lidia Diaz-Loza

April 20, 2008

Lauren and Patrick,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I know that I will truly miss seeing Kakie here at Bear Blvd. School.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Patrick. May you both find peace and comfort during this difficult time. May God be with you both always.

Love you,
Lidia Diaz-Loza

Debbie Bigham

April 20, 2008

Mr. Van Zandt:
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Debbie Bigham
Northside Animal Hospital

Susan Wiggs

April 20, 2008

Dear Lauren and Patrick,
Long ago, your mom and I were both teachers at Spring Shadows Elementary. Our kids all went to the same babysitter. I'll always remember her humor and kindness. All her colleagues and students adored her. She was a gift to the world.

Georgia Henley-Grubb

April 19, 2008

Dear Lauren
Your mother was a beautiful person. We taught together in SBISD many years ago. In all the years I have known her I never heard her say anything negative about anyone or anything. She was a class act and I feel priviledged to have had the honor of knowing her. My condolences to you and your brother.

Irma B. GARZA

April 19, 2008

Lauren and Patrick, I took care of both of you at one time. I was really saddened to hear about your MOM as she was a great lady. May you find peace with GOD's help. Irma B. GARZA

Estela Contreras

April 19, 2008

To the family,
I will truly miss Kakie. She was always ready with cheerful greeting and a cup of coffee especially when I really needed a friend. I feel blessed to have known her. I pray that God gives you comfort and peace in the days to come.

Phil Stewart

April 19, 2008

To the family: I just learned of Kakie's passing and I wanted to extend my most sincere condolences to each of you at this very sad and difficult time. Kakie was a friend of mine from Baylor and is remembered fondly as someone who had such an incredible zest for life, always upbeat, and, more importantly, always there when you needed a good friend. Her memory will be treasured by many of us who were fortunate enough to know her. May God Bless you and keep you during the days ahead.

Jon Markham

April 19, 2008

Lauren and Patrick,
Janie and I were deeply saddened by the passing of your mother. She was a special person and friend. I am sorry that I was unable to make the trip to Texas for the service, however, Janie will be there. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Boecker

April 18, 2008

Dearest Lauren and Pat,
Please know that I am here for you. Our families began this bond before you were even born Patrick. I love you two and pray that God will give you the strength that you will need in the days ahead. I will miss my dear friend but will treaure the memories forever.

Lindsay Conner

April 18, 2008

Lauren,
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I will pray that you find peace in the fact that your Mom and Dad are together. I also pray that the strength that your parents instilled in you and Patrick will guide you day to day.

Ray Griffin

April 18, 2008

To the Howard Family:

You are in my prayers. I had the great opportunity of meeting Kakie several years ago. I always found her to be very humorus! She kept you laughing about something whenever she was with you.She will be missed but now she is with Michael. She is no longer in any pain! As you deal with her death, keep those great memories in your thoughts.

Margaret and John Burk

April 18, 2008

We will fondly remember Kakie as a selfless, loving, and joyful aunt. We are thankful for the way that she touched our lives.

Our prayers are with you both, Lauren and Pat.

Love,

Margaret and John

Milton McGee

April 18, 2008

Lauren,
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Milton and Sharla McGee

Julie Anderson

April 18, 2008

Thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Julie, Richard, Emily, & Michelle Anderson

Gail Hoy

April 18, 2008

I am so saddened to hear about your Mother. I grew up with her and absolutely adored all of the Van Zandts. We all walked to elementary school together all the way thru 6th grade. She was a wonderful, happy person. She made the world a better place. Love, Gail Cole Hoy

Jane Johnston Mumey

April 18, 2008

Lauren and Patrick,
Know that your parents were very special people. My husband and I worked with your Dad for 17 years from Austin to Houston. And, your mom gave me invaluable advise when picking Spring Branch schools for my children. Love to you both, Jane & Rick Mumey

Carol Hedrick

April 18, 2008

Lauren,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. All of the "Hedricks" send their love to you and Patrick

Love you

Carol Hedrick

David Chaumette

April 18, 2008

Lynne and family,

Jacquie and I are truly saddened by your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Helen & Mike Knox

April 18, 2008

Lauren and Patrick,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a very special person. Mike and Helen

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