Richard "Dick" C. Howard, 60
Richard "Dick" C. Howard, 60, was born in Coeur d'Alene on July 23, 1946, to Art and June (Hutchinson) Howard of Athol.
He spent his childhood in Athol, surrounded by loving parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
On April 24, 1972, Dick met and married the light of his life, Reen, in Sandpoint. During their 36 years together they raised their three boys, showering them with love and affection. Dick was a welder and mechanic for Lakes Highway District for 30 years, and the last few years he had worked for Rock Springs Excavation, owned by his son, Clay.
Dick loved enjoyed the outdoors with his boys, hunting, fishing, camping, tinkering with things and spending special time with his grandchildren. Although all three boys had very different careers and pursuits, he fully supported them in all of their various endeavors.
His love of animals was evident in the numerous kinds of domestic and wild critters that he fed and cared for. His wife was what he lived for, worshipping the ground that she walked on. Later in life, their grandchildren brought additional happiness and noise to their household.
His passing on June 26, 2007, in Hauser was sudden and unexpected and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was the peaceful and quiet rock that everyone leaned on. His love, support, sound advice and handiness will be difficult to live without for those left behind.
Dick is survived by: his parents, Art and June Howard, Athol; his wife, Reen at their Athol home; sons Nathan Howard, Chattaroy, Wash., Ellery and Julie Howard, Hayden, Clay and Hillary Howard of Athol; his "little pals," grandsons Keaton, Clark and Wyatt; his "baby girl" Alexys and his "little one" Linley (his granddaughters).
Contributions can be made in remembrance of Dick to the Special Olympics of North Idaho, P.O. Box 1854, Hayden, Idaho, 83835.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, Idaho. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Athol.
Sign Dick's guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfunderalchapel.com.