James G. "Jim" Howell

Jim´s mother and my father were sister and brother making Jim and I first cousins. Regrettably we´ve had no contact since early childhood until my daughter moved to Seattle and I discovered that Jim and Carolyn moved to Lacey, WA. We were just renewing our relationship before Jim passed away in May. I treasure the visits I had with Jim and Carolyn and am so grateful that we were able to become reacquainted albeit so short a time. What a thoughtful, kind, gentle soul he was. I truly miss him. My most sincere condolences go out to Carolyn, Craig, Dave and his grandchildren.

I had the pleasure and honor of working with Jim for 12 years. He was not only my mentor but a good friend. I am thankful for not only the knowledge he imparted but also the example he gave me of honesty, fairness and strong work ethics. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P.

One of my MANY favorite memories with Mr. Howell is when he would take me to Hudson high school field hockey practice on his motorcycle. We would roll up to Malson Field as he revved the engine cheering me on walking into practice. My old teammates from high school still talk about it to this day. He did it often and I wish I could go back to those days. Funny enough, I ended up playing field hockey in college at Ohio State and no one loved to heckle me more for being a Buckeye than the Michigan Wolverine, mr howell. I miss you mr howell -Hanna Killeen

Jim was a remarkable friend and fellow pilot that I had the utmost respect and admiration for. He was the kindest most giving person I have ever met and gave me a model to emulate going forward in life. He is sorely missed by me, my wife Susie, and I'm sure everyone who had the distinct pleasure of knowing him.
Dan & Susie