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Daniel Howerton Obituary
Daniel L. Howerton of Fernley passed away on April 2, 2010. Dan was born in Thermal, CA to Ralph and Florence Howerton on November 7, 1921. He was the last surviving of eight children.
Dan had a long and varied career, starting in California farm fields, through Arizona and Utah mines and eventually into the autobody business where he owned Danny's Autobody shop in Gardnerville, NV for 25 years. After retiring from the autobody business he went to work as a Douglas County deputy sheriff for ten years before retiring fully to a life of hunting and fishing with family and friends from British Columbia to Mexico. During his stints at home between various trips he raised game birds and grew wonderful vegetable gardens.
Dan was a WWII veteran serving on the last combat cruise of the USS Pennsylvania ending at Oki- nawa. In addition to his military time, Dan was a founding member and former Commander of the Douglas County Sheriff's posse. He was their first member accorded an honorary life membership after his retirement from that organization.
Dan is survived by his five children and four step children, numerous grand children and great-grand children and many great friends.
There will a memorial service in Dan's honor at the Northern Nevada Veteran's Cemetery on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
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Bridgette Quintero
April 21, 2010
We will all miss you dearly, you will always remain in our hearts. Your grandchildren will miss you! We love you.
April 12, 2010
To all of Uncle Dan's family, Our thoughts are with you all at this time. We heard of his passing last week while we were in Illinois visiting daughter and grandsons; otherwise we would have been at the memorial. Uncle Dan was a favorite of ours and we especially enjoyed him and Aunt Betty the week we spent with them in Hawaii. Uncle Dan and Frank talked alot about their military service and he told us alot about Pearl Harbor and the "Pennsylvania" when we visited the memorial. There are many fond memories of times together when we were younger also. I remember he didn't get mad when I hit the only fencepost for miles in the VW with Glade teaching me to drive a stick shift. What a nice man he was and a great uncle. May you all find it easier remembering the good times. Sincerely Frank and Linda(Loughran) Rutherford
Jeanie Burtch
April 10, 2010
Grandpa, you are frequently in my thoughts and always in my heart. I miss you and love you dearly.
Dianne D'Andrea
April 8, 2010
You and Mom are together again-I will never forget the greatest parents ever! I love you with all my heart! Rest! God Bless You Both!!
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Lloyd Dorris
April 7, 2010
Rest in Peace Grandpa. Experiences and memories of you will fill our hearts and minds forever.
Lloyd & Teri
Jeff Howerton &Family
April 7, 2010
"We sure will miss you Grandpa, we love you very much - Rest well, Sir! and We know the fishing will be great where you land"
Teri Kiapos
April 7, 2010
Brent and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you,
Bill and Teri Kiapos
Jessica Biggin
April 6, 2010
I am very proud to have Dan as my Grandfather. I will dearly miss him.
Daryl Hattendorf
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for allowing me to be a very brief part of your life.
Deanna Vieira
April 6, 2010
Brent and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today!
Mark and Deanna
Shellie McCreary
April 6, 2010
I have many wonderful memories of Danny and his family. My thoughts are with you on this day!! Shellie McCreary
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