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1936
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2015
Kathleen Hill Howe Obituary
She was the third daughter of Joseph and Winifred Hill. She was born April 19th, 1936 in Devils Lake, N. Dakota.
She lived in Devils Lake and Grand Forks, N. Dakota until the family moved to Webster City, Iowa in 1946.
Following graduation from Lincoln High School, she married Richard Leon Howe June 6, 1954 in Gowrie, Iowa. During their life together, they lived in Nebraska, Washington and Texas, working together for newspapers. Moving to Texas in 1980, the couple worked for the Odessa American until Dick's death in 1986. Kathy then became the law librarian for Ector County until her retirement in 2001. While working full time, she attended college, graduating from UTPB in 1984. Her retirement years were spent as a volunteer for several organizations including the Globe Theater, Ector County Library and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a sister.
Survivors include sons Timothy of Dallas, William of Round Rock and a daughter Terri of Arlington, grandsons Matt and Chris French, Justin Howe, granddaughter Ashley Justinic, great grandchildren Whitten French and Lili Reichenberg, sister Joyce Page and best friend Donna Still.
As per her request, there will be no services.
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April 7, 2015
We shared a love of books and became friends. She loved life and gave her best always. She will be missed by so very many people. Pat Owsley
March 29, 2015
She will be missed greatly. She was like part of our family. My daughters and I had a special place in our hearts.
March 27, 2015
You will be missed;you were a friend to many!
Duane Merrill
March 27, 2015
I did not know Kathleen well in High School but I have come to know her much better now based on all the positive feedback being documented here and on conversations with other classmates. Each of us lack current knowledge of many of our classmates due to limited contact and having seen so many years now separating us. But we all have one thing in common. We are 1954 graduates of Lincoln High School. That makes each of you very special to me. As such I applaud Kathleen for a life well lived. I am sure she left this world a better place for all who follow.
Janis Poindexter
March 26, 2015
It was always a pleasure to work with Kathy through Friends of Ector Cnty Library. She will be sorely missed!
Martha Shafer
March 25, 2015
Kathy was one of the most positive women i have ever known. She stayed that way to the very end. I will miss our visits on Facebook so very much.
Diane Sykes-Bookhammer
March 25, 2015
Kathy was a very special lady. I had the privilege of working with her at the Globe. Being around her was like attending a master class in how to be a truly decent human being. Her wisdom and wonderful sense of humor always made me smile. I will miss her. My husband and I will be praying for her family and friends as they grieve her loss and celebrate her life.
Dolores Pina
March 25, 2015
Oh my! I talked to Kathy recently and she was so positive and so ready for the "rest of her life!" Well, she is definitely living -- in eternity -- forever with Dick! Kathy was a one-of-a-kind woman! It was a pleasure to work with her at the OA so many years ago! Enjoy the blessings of eternity, Kat!
Thersa Dyer
March 24, 2015
I am going to miss you, Kathy. Prayers and love to your family. I will see you again and we will take that trip around the galaxy. Love you, and say hi to everyone....
Chad Cazee
March 24, 2015
My Prayers go out to family and friends of Kathy, she was very special friend to everyone she met.
Brenda Shaw
March 24, 2015
Prayers to family of Kathy. She was a sweet, kind hearted person and a joy to the world. She will be missed by her many friends. I worked with her at the Odessa American and took the ads for the Friends of the Library at the Thrifty Nickel.
March 24, 2015
Aunt Kathy was the only one in my life that ever called me Janey. RIP Aunt Kathy.
Janet Mashburn.
Vickie Lee PAWS Cat Rescue Haven House
March 24, 2015
Kathleen had a big heart and loved kitties. I never met her, but would receive donations from her and her beloved kitty Diablo for treats for every holiday for the PAWS Cat Rescue Haven House residents. Sincere condolences for her family.
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