Frank Howerter

Frank Howerter was born in DeLong, Illinois in 1941. After joining the Army reserves and working for a few years in Alaska, he married Patrice Yeargan in Seattle, Washington on Sept 29, 1972. Frank and Patrice raised three kids in Burien Washington; Ralph, Ginny, and Beth. Frank worked as a commercial truck driver and was a hobby woodworker, ham radio operator, gardener, handyman. In 2012, they retired to Cactus Forest area in Florence, Arizona. Frank passed away at his home on April 15th, 2025 at the age of 83.

He leaves behind his wife Patrice, son Ralph (wife Megan Austen), daughter Ginny (husband Mike Christianson), and daughter Beth (husband Derek Hull). His legacy continues in his four grandchildren; Ryan, Sarah, Zeke, and Logan.

Frank often said he would make a good hobbit. He enjoyed second breakfast and a good pipe smoke and, like all Hobbits, "But where our hearts truly lie is in peace, and quiet, and good tilled earth, for all Hobbits share a love of things that grow."

He knew the secret of contentment. He figured out how to be content with what he had and happy in his own backyard. He loved a good corny joke and a hearty laugh. Nothing made him happier to have family around him, joking and eating.

He will be greatly missed and is much loved.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of cards are welcome.