| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Date of Passing | Aug 31, 2013 |
| About | Robert Dale Howe Dale Howe passed peacefully August 31, in his home in Mesa AZ, from a short battle with cancer. At his side were his wife Gloria of 35 yrs and son Matthew. Dale was born July 17, 1955, dear son of Robert Howe and Carlene Howe of Urbana. Dale graduated UHS in 73 where he perfected his drafting skill that he used throughout his life and attended United Methodist Church. He moved to AZ a couple years later. He loved working outdoors and with his hands in the earth. He enjoyed his garden and built a much respected masonry business, Howe Masonry Inc. in Mesa, AZ. Dale had a love for the open seas evident mostly at the helm of a sailboat or with fish on the long pole deep sea fishing with family and freinds. He loved to entertain in his home and skilled himself at open pit BBQ and pizza ovens that he designed and constructed himself. While entertaining, his infectious laugh brought cheer to many he stood with. Dale is survived by his wife Gloria and son Matthew, his mother Carlene Howe of Urbana, Robert Howe of Urbana, sister Brenda(Dennis) Rogers, Mesa AZ., brother Bruce of Urbana. His nieces Mary Beth(Adam) Baum, Amy(TJ) Koepke, Kimberly Rogers and great nephew Jacob all of Mesa, AZ. Balynda Howe, Rochelle Howe and Meggan Howe, all of San Jose CA. as well several Aunts and Uncles. He is preceded in death by infant brother Tim and grandparents. A visitation will be in his home Sat, Sept 7. A celebration of his life is planned for a later date. A donation to the Cancer Association of Champaign County PO Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078 can be made in hs name. |
