Obituary of David Howard

David Howard, age 90 of St. Paul's Eastside, died peacefully on Friday, September 16th, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon, Son Rick (Lori) Howard, Daughters, Kimberly (Greg) Cordes, Jodi Howard & Shanna (Jake) Doiron; 7 grandchildren Jonathan, Jessica, Joseph, Noah, Jake, Samantha and Donovon; 2 great-grandchildren, Andy & Emily and 10 nieces and nephews, nieces Bobbie Howard and Ethel Cowart. Sherrie, Marie, Nephews Jerry, Terry, Gary, Larry Howard of Marietta and John Ray (Monica) Howard 2 great nieces Haley Howard of Dallas GA and Heather Dilbeck of 29 Palms, CA. Dave was born July 1st 1926 in Marietta, Georgia. He was a lifetime member of Anderson- Nelson VFW post 1635, and longtime member of Arcade-Phalen Legion 577. He served in the US Navy during WWII and Korea. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Homestead at Maplewood for the care that he received. Visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home, 1401 Arcade Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. Memorials to the family are preferred.