Norman Albert Howard, age 85, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Kanab, Utah. Born September 23, 1939 in Compton, California to Fredonia Myrtle Tempe and Norman Nicholas Howard. He married Barbara Ann Herring in 1960 in Barstow. To their union was born 2 children; Norman and Monica. Barbara passed in 1991. Norman served his country by enlisting in the Marines and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. He was trained to be an expert marksman rising to serve as a sniper in Force Recon. He took over his father’s business, Howard Pump Incorporated and worked nearly his whole life bringing water to the California, Nevada, and Arizona residents. In 1996 he passed the business to his son and nephews so he could spend more time in the out of doors. He married Carole Lorraine and they were married in 1992. They moved to the North Fork Area to enjoy the blessings of southern Utah later moving to the Meadow Creek Ranch at North Mineral.
Norman loved Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Camping, and off roading. He was one who loved to work hard and recreate even harder, while sharing the beauty of the outdoors with others. Norman was a loving husband who was endless in his care of those who filled his heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 1991 and later by his second wife, Carole, in 2022. He is survived by his children; Norman (Karen) Howard and Monica (Paul) Walton and stepson Kyle Schafer, 9 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Norman on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Chapel, in Kanab. A reception will follow at Giff’s BBQ. He will be laid to rest after the new year at Mountain View Memorial Park of Barstow, California. For those who cannot attend in person, you can join his memorial service on Facebook, or YouTube, by searching for “Calvary Chapel Kanab” in either application.
Dad usually wore blue jeans… so to Commemorate his service in the Marines, the family will be wearing blue jeans with a red, white, or blue shirt/top and invite those who attend the memorial to do the same.
Norman and Barbara were good friends to Gary and Judy Hall for many many years. We attended church where they worshiped and were mentored greatly by them both. We enjoyed boating and camping trips with them that leave me with fond memories. Norman was an attendant at Gary’s funeral in 2000. Our friendship is a treasure and Norman will be missed!
Signed Judy Hall Sheffield