December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management. He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history. He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management. He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history. He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management. He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history. He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management. He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history. He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management. He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history. He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
December
20, 1943 - March 21, 2017 Marcus Richard Howard passed away in the
presence of family on March 21, 2017 in St. George, Utah. Born in
Glendale, California, he was the eldest son of Marcus Stuart & Helen
Young Howard. Mark's family includes brothers & sisters: Marlene J.
Warme, Carolyn M. Wukelich, Craig M. Howard, Deborah E. Cameron,
Kenneth S. Howard, Winnifred K. Westwood and many other loved ones. He
was born during the historic period of WWII, when his mother, a "Rosie
the Riveter," worked for Vultee Aircraft. He attended schools in L.A.
and Glendale, CA, graduating from Herbert Hoover High School, where he
competed in track and other sports. He earned a B.S. in Independent
Studies. Always learning he continued taking courses in Law and was
working toward an M.A. in Management.
He was a proud Boy Scout and
earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mark served a 2-year mission for
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the West Central
States Mission serving as District Leader. Drafted during the Vietnam
era, he was sent to the DMZ in Korea; a member of the 7th Infantry
Division, 3rd Brigade, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark received
assignment as a Chaplain's Assistant working with various faiths. He was
honorably discharged from active duty and later served with the
California and Utah National Guard where he retired in 2002 as Staff
Sargent. Marcus worked for the US Postal Service, retiring in 2012 after
32 years. Hobbies and interests included: bowling, reading good books
and military history.
He enjoyed collecting old cars he called "Rust
Buckets." He will be remembered as trustworthy, loyal, helpful¿ He truly
lived the Eagle Scout motto. WE LOVE YOU, MARK
Funeral Services will be
with Full Military Honors and interment at the family plot site
(Eternal Love) at 11:00am, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Forest
Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family and friends may attend the viewing 5-9 pm,
Wednesday, March 29 at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills.
Online condolences
can be sent to www.forestlawn.com.
His family would like to express their gratitude for love and support
at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VHC-BSA,
noting "Memorial Fund in honor of Marcus R. Howard," Boy Scouts of
America, Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201.
Marcus Howard, 73, passed away March 21, 2017, in Washington, Utah. He was born December 20, 1943 to Marcus Stuart and Helen Olive Howard.
A visitation will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah.
Graveside
services will be held Monday, March 27, 2017 at Forest Lawn Memorial
Park-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, California. A
visitation will be held prior to services.