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Joe Howell Obituary

HOWELL, Joe "Lucky" Ardell Went home with Jesus September 22, 2009. Born in DeSoto, Il to Vina and Herschel Howell May 7, 1933. Joined the Air Force in 1949. Married Bernadine Findley in 1952. Moved to Spokane, WA. in 1962 where he started Howell Woodworking Shop and was Fire Chief in Morgan Acres for 13 years. He is survived by his wife Bernadine, son Fred (Debbie) Howell, daughter Geri (Drew) McElvaney, one sister Mildred Rast of Illinois. Memorial services will be held at Crestline Nazarene Church, Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to US Bank for Inland Northwest Honor Flight or Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2009.

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Jay & Lucia Janssen

October 2, 2009

Fred (Debbie), Geri (Drew)

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with all of you as you grieve. Bernadine, we are sure he is smiling down on you. Joe was kind to us, and we will remember him fondly.

September 30, 2009

To Geri, Drew, Fred and Debbie, may the memories of your dad always be with you. May the good Lord above watch over you and give you strength to cope with your loss. Your dad was a good, kind, caring and loving man. I never met a man that was so giving to others without thinking of what was in it for him, everyone else came first before him. He always talked about you kids and the love that he had for you all. He was a man that loved many and was loved by many. I know he's up above looking down on us all and saying "I'm fine, don't worry about me". May God Bless you all now and always. Angelee

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