Vaughan Henry Howard Sr.

Vaughan Henry Howard Sr., of Beaverdam, died August 31, 2004. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Jane Chamberlain Howard, formerly of Waverly; a daughter, Dr. Alene Howard Waller and her husband, Dr. Richard E. of Midlothian; three sons, Dr. Vaughan H. Howard Jr. and his wife, Susan of Williamsburg, Christopher C. Howard and his wife, Fleur of Gates Mills, Ohio and Dr. Malcolm W. Howard of Palo Alto, Calif.; also seven grandchildren, Colin, Gordon and Mary Jane Waller, and Jennifer, Scott, George, and Elizabeth Howard. Born November 17, 1917 in Philadelphia, he was the son of James Henry Howard Sr. of New Orleans and Mary Virginia Clarke Howard of Baltimore; and the great grandson of Henry Howard, a noted architect of New Orleans. He was an alumnus of Kansas State University and the University of Virginia. A combat veteran, he survived some of the bloodiest fighting of World War II, while serving in Europe with the 22nd Infantry Regiment, Fourth Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and discharged as a captain. He taught science in Chesterfield and Henrico Counties, and also on Education Television. He and his wife were volunteers with AAU Swimming. The burial will be private. A memorial service will be held at Fork Episcopal Church, Doswell on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fork Episcopal Church, 12566 Old Ridge Rd., Doswell, Va, 23047.