Eddie Sam Howe

Funeral services for Eddie Howe will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2013 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Frey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday , August 25, 2013 at Walker Funeral Home.Eddie Sam Howe, age 66, passed away at his home on August 21, 2013Eddie (Ed) Sam Howe was born on June 10, 1947 in Lovell, WY to Ernest Howe and Shirley Howe. He grew up in Deaver, WY, where he attended Deaver- Frannie High School and received his high school diploma. He continued his education and training at Denver Automotive Institute receiving a master mechanics certificate in 1966. After graduation he served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged and returned to Wyoming where he met and married the love of his life, Judie Krenning on May 28, 1971 in Cody, Wyoming. To this union, they added three sons, which were the light of his eye. He began working at the City of Cody. They moved to Gillette in 1981, where he worked for the City of Gillette and White's Energy Motors. He was currently employed at White's Frontier Motors. He belonged to the Gillette Jaycees, and was an active member in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Eddie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working in the yard. He was a proud supporter of the Camels and Pronghorns. You could count on Ed for a new joke or story every time you saw him. He loved being with his family- especially his grandsons, Patrick and Steele. Constant and close companions of Eddie's, were their puppies Cooper, and Jasmine. Eddie had a huge heart and never met a stranger. Eddie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judie; his step-mother Julie Howe, his sons Jefferey (Jami) Howe of Gillette, Wyoming, Christopher (Melissa) Howe of Orlando, Florida, Kyle (Sommer) Howe of Lowell, Massachusetts, his sisters Janeen (Sam) Sefren of Arizona, Saundra (Curt) Martin of Mexico, his two grandsons Patrick and Steele, numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Howe and his father Ernest Howe. A memorial has been established to benefit Campbell County Humane Society. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716