Douglas Howlett

HOWLETT, Douglas Of Somerdale, New Jersey, passed away on April 9, 2010, at age 65, surrounded by his loving family his wife, Cheri, and two daughters, Jenny Dyer (Kyle) and Mandy Marrella (Joe). He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Burton (California) and brother, Craig Howlett (Arizona). Doug led a full and active life that touched many people along the way. He graduated from Michigan State University (1966) and earned his doctorate at Temple University (1976), and then served as Superintendent of Brooklawn School District for 25 years. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol for 40 years, most recently patrolling at Spring Mountain in Collegeville, Pennsylvania (23 years). He held the position of National Program Director for the NSP's Instructor Development Program as well as a National Appointment, and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Pennsylvania Ski and Winter Sports Museum this fall. Doug was an American Red Cross instructor in first aid and CPR, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Camden County College where he taught computer science courses. He enjoyed sailing in the summer and taught classes at the Cooper River Yacht Club. Doug will be remembered for his sense of humor and strong commitment to family, friends, and numerous activities. A memorial service will be held in his honor at the First Presbyterian Church of Som-erdale, 142 W. Somerdale Road, Somerdale, N.J., on Monday, April 12, at 7 pm, where he was an active member. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Doug's name can be made to the Spring Mountain Ski Patrol at PO Box 1276, Spring Mount, PA 19478. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to: Condolences@GardnerFuneralhome.com