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Howard J. Austin
24 Jul 1932 – 17 Mar 2010
| Birth | 24 Jul 1932 |
| Death | 17 Mar 2010 |
| Added by | Ray Larsen on 02 Jan 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50815246 |
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Metcalf Mortuary, St George, Utah March 18, 2010 ST. GEORGE, UT - Howard J. Austin, 78, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2010. He left this world in his home surrounded by his family, after a very long struggle with health issues. Dad was born in Lehi, Utah, on July 24, 1931. He was the youngest of ten children born to John and Myrtle Austin. He married Patricia Lee Torrey on March 4, 1952 and they were married for over 57 years. Dad was a loving, caring father to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, bowling, family camping, gambling in Mesquite; but most of all, he enjoyed family bonding time. He is survived by his four children: Kathryn Young (Don), Evelyn Hooley (Bruce), Michael Austin, and Howard T. Austin (Amber), nine grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren with another on the way. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, his parents, four brothers and five sisters. Dad raised his family in Dugway, Utah, and retired from his Civil Service job there to live out the rest of his life in St. George. Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services, but rather, a private memorial for family and close friends. Don't grieve for me for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it all with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved ones' touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to Thee. God wanted me now… He set me free. Rest in peace Dad, we all love you.
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- Joseph Ray Austin 1907–1992
- Wilhelmenia Austin 1909–1909
- Rita Sophia Austin Shelton 1910–1994
- Charlotte Grace Austin Larsen 1911–2007
- Glen Cummings Austin 1914–1988
- Don J. "Bob" Austin 1919–1991
- Evelyn Austin Bennion 1920–1940
- Audre Austin Brooks 1924–2001
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