Ty Howard

Ty Allen Howard
April 25, 1969- July 28, 2025
Ty was born to Dan and Karen Howard on April 25, 1969 in Oak Harbor Washington, joining his older siblings, Troy and Tonya.
He grew up in East Wenatchee and attended Kenroy Elementary, Sterling Junior High and graduated from Eastmont High School in 1987. After high school he attended Trend Business College where he met his future wife, Ronnie Coe. They were married September 14,1991 and from that union came his 2 boys, Zachary Allen (1994) and Skylar Patrick on (1998) He was proud of his boys and loved watching them in their younger years play baseball and football. He enjoyed motorbike riding with them, fishing and playing music together.
Ty worked at Douglas County Department of Land and Transportation for 29 years. He started out on the road crew and then as a materials and state certified bridge inspector.
He was the biggest lover of music there ever was, a passion he passed right on down to his boys. He felt right at home at a concert venue or anywhere with music so loud you couldn't hear yourself think. Ty was a drummer at heart and could play music by ear on the keyboard. If he heard a tune, he could name the song and the band, there weren't many that he didn't know. Whenever there was a gathering, he always brought the music, he had a knack for playing the good stuff. For a short time he had a DJ business called Four Request and played for family and friends' weddings and company holiday parties. We all have a favorite song that when we hear it, will forever and always bring back fond memories of Ty.
He was preceded in death by his mother Karen, grandparents Mable and Wilbur Kuhlman, Lee Howard and Doris Holt and several special aunts and uncles. He is survived by his boys Zachary and Skylar; father Dan of Chimacum, WA; brother Troy Howard, Kalispell, MT; sister Tonya (Pete) Faulkner, E. Wenatchee, and ex-wife and friend, Ronnie Howard, also of E. Wenatchee. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and many friends.
Ty had a big, giving heart and an infectious smile; he could make anyone laugh with his unique and genuine sense of humor, he was a true friend to all. Our hearts are shattered by his passing too soon, but we find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and reunited with mom.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.