Obituary for Everett “Lyle” Howard
Everett Lyle Howard
1928 – 2019
Everett Lyle Howard, late of Frobisher, SK passed away peacefully on January 5, 2019 at the age of 90 years.
Lyle was preceded in death by his wife Mary; son Brian; parents, Mary (nee Parker) and Harry Howard; brothers, Leslie (Katie), Fred (Georginia) and Bruce in infancy.
Lyle will be lovingly missed by his daughters, Janice (Melvin) and Heather Howard; son Jim (JoAnne). Lyle was a proud grandfather to Jordan (Chantelle), Jillian (Michael), Samantha, Jessica (Dave) and a great grandfather to Connor, Claire and Elle. Lyle also leaves in passing his brother Bill (Ann); sister Eva (Ken); sister in law Irene and brother in law Jack.
Lyle was born in Antler, SK, later moving to Frobisher as a young boy. It was here that he would spend his entire life. In 1952 Lyle married Mary Sabroe, a hometown girl. They lovingly enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to Mary’s passing. Lyle worked for the CPR until he was 55 years of age. At this time he retired due to health reasons but this never stopped his amazing energy and love for life. Lyle was an avid sportsman in his youth and was well known in the area for his hockey and softball abilities. Lyle loved the outdoors and gardening.. He took great pleasure in teaching his children and grandchildren the names of wild flowers and birds. His greatest lesson to all was to respect all things living.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Frobisher Union Church with Don Britt officiating. The interment will take place immediately following the service at Frobisher Cemetery with lunch to follow at the church.
Those so wishing to make donations in Lyle’s memory may do so directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4W 1A3.
Yvonne Clark at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting Lyle’s family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Everett “Lyle Howard February 8 1928 –
January 5 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Estevan, Province: Saskatchewan