Condolence From: ck
Condolence: While I don't know your family personally, I do know the feelings of emptiness when losing a loved one in death. John, devoted husband and father, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him, please take comfort in the promise from God, that we have the opportunity to see our loved ones who have passed away in death (John 17:3)
Friday April 29, 2016
Condolence From: John and Jackie Ricketts
Condolence: Kathy, Ben, and Kristin,
John's passing saddens us greatly. He was a unique and talented man. We are so grateful that he was a extraordinary teacher and coach to our children, and know he touched countless lives. Our thoughts are with you. Rest In Peace.
Friday April 29, 2016
Condolence From: Althea Godfrey
Condolence: I was so sad to read John had passed. It's been many years since I've spent time with John and Kathy, but I will never forget his unique sense of humor, his talent and intelligence. Kathy, I still remember you two at our sorority parties. I send you and your family my deepest sympathy and hope you always remember the joy.
Friday April 29, 2016
Condolence From: Greg Bauer
Condolence: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of John Howard...a great man! I had the pleasure of coaching and teaching with John at Gateway in my first few years in education. John was extremely helpful to me in my young career, and he was an outstanding educator. I still have some of his drawings of me, our wrestlers, the "baby gators," and coaches from camp. My sincerest condolences to the Howard family.
Friday April 29, 2016
Condolence From: Chuck Texter
Condolence: I first met John in 1971 at Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity house. I was invited for West Chester home coming by my best friend Mike Rantz who was a fraternity brother. Throughout the year I visited a few times and always remembered John for whatever reason. Last year, Mike and his wife Robin asked a group of their friends to go on a trip out west with them. My wife and I said sure and he told me that John and his wife Kathy were going and I thought great.
It was a very enjoyable time getting to talk to them both and to see John at his best with his drawings. He kept a daily diary of drawings and commentary about our tour guide that was halarious. He made a great trip even greater by sharing his talent with us. My wife Janet and I are very saddened to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed but not forgotten.
Chuck and Janet Texter
Friday April 29, 2016
Condolence From: Colleen McMullen Tighe
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Howard's family at this sad time. May you find peace in your memories.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Condolence From: Mark & Julia Owsiany McDonald
Condolence: Dearest Kathy and Family,
Mark and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband John. What a fulfilling life God gave him. A man with so many talents, who touched so many hearts. May God give you and your family much consolation during this time of sorrow.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Condolence From: lucy s megronigle
Condolence: Kathy, Kristin, and Ben,
Taught with John for many, many years at Gateway. Can't tell you what a ray of sunshine he was in so many boring in-service days and department meetings. He'd sit there quietly with his drawing pads and we couldn't wait to see whom he had captured that day. Students loved his classes, from Poetry through Music to Honors English. He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Condolence From: Rich Dilks
Condolence: To Kathy and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. John was my good neighbor and a man who served his community with dedication and distinction.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Condolence From: Jennifer Scannapieco
Condolence: Class of 98 Gateway Gator,Im so sorry to hear this sad news.I hope your family,friends, and loved ones fill their heart with the best memories.You touched so many lives.Gone but not forgotten. RIP Mr.Howard
Wednesday April 27, 2016
