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Ira "Pat" Howard

26 Feb 1941 – 5 May 2016

Birth	26 Feb 1941
Death	5 May 2016
Cemetery	Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery Phoenix , Maricopa County , Arizona , USA
Added by	Sadie May on 12 Mar 2023
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163324971

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Ira "Pat" Howard passed May 5, 2016, at the age of 75 years young, in his home in Phoenix, Ariz. He entered into his eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, after a battle with cancer. Pat was born Feb. 26, 1941, in a sod house in the sandhills of Milburn. He married his high school sweetheart, Bertha Ann Clarke and they enjoyed 57 years of marital bliss. In 1979, Pat moved his family to Phoenix, Ariz., where he was employed for Knoell Homes. He started his own family business, P&B Excavating, retiring in 2008. He found peace and relaxation at the family cabin in Payson and enjoyed a multitude of outdoor activities with his family and friends; primarily riding snowmobiles and ATV's, travel, fishing and wildlife observations. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick; and his three brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Bert; two sisters; daughters, Jody Shrock and Cindy Howard; son-in-law, David Shrock; grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Zack and Katie; and four great-grandchildren. Pat was always very generous and willing to lend a helping hand. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Pat always had a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell; his legacy will last for all time. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Interment followed at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Published in Custer County Chief on May 26, 2016

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