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Eileen Howley Obituary
Eileen M. Howley, 89, of La Quinta, Calif. passed away on February 4, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born on October 27, 1921 to Richard and Mary Quigley in Providence, R.I. Eileen Quigley married Raymond Howley on July 3, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas. Immediately following their wedding, Raymond was shipped out to serve in the eastern theater for the duration of WW2. Eileen then volunteered for the Woman's Army Corps in April of 1943. Eileen and Raymond were reunited in 1945 at the end of WW2. They returned to Rhode Island to begin their family life after service to their country. In the early 50's they moved to California, and settled in Lakewood, Calif., where they raised their three children. Eileen was a homemaker, until she began working as a nursing assistant, in the pulmonary unit at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, in Downey, Calif. Care giving to the sick, was her passion. In the mid 70's, Eileen and Raymond retired to the desert and settled in La Quinta. They enjoyed an active life with family and friends. Raymond preceded Eileen in death on March 3, 2003. Eileen is survived by her three children, Maureen Thompson (Don), John Howley (Linnea) and Patricia Annie McCoy (Larry). She leaves behind several grandchildren, and great grandchildren and her constant companion her dog, Lucky. Eileen Howley was a devout Catholic, and an active member of St. Pancratius in Lakewood, Calif., and a founding member of St. Francis of Assisi in La Quinta, Calif. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday February 15, 2011. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Help Hospitalized Veterans, 36585 Penfield Lane, Winchester, CA.
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Annie McCoy
February 24, 2011
We all miss you everyday Mom. You are were an example of living and loving the way that Our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to live. Your peaceful, kind, loving presence will be missed at the dinner table, and at the family gatherings. I know you are at the Masters table now. I know we will meet again.
Mike Strader
February 21, 2011
My condolences to Eileen's family.
bill and marcia hollenback
February 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Howley
February 12, 2011
My mother must have been born with a smile. She had a gentleness about her wherever she went and it seemed that she saw only the good in others. I am sure her deep faith in God and her devotion to Our Lady carried her through life and all of its difficulties and trials of which she had her fair share. Her devotion to her husband (and my dear father), Raymond, knew no bounds. They shared everything together and loved to get out and go dancing; or as my father said, "to shake a leg".
On the night she died, my wife linnea, and I sat with her for an hour in the ICU unit of the hospital where she was. Though she could not respond outwardly to my presence, as I held her hand and said the Rosary her heartbeat went from 37 beats per minute to 70 beats per minute! She knew that I was there and her response was as it always was- with the love that only a human heart beat can show.
May she rest in Peace. Amen.
February 11, 2011
My mother was a gentle, kind beautiful person. She loved her family and will be missed. Her spirit was an inspiration to me and I will miss her dearly. I was so fortunate to have her as my mother. What a gift! Thanks to all for your support during this difficult time.
Maureen Thompson
Shirley Quigley
February 11, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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