October 28, 1922 - January 20, 2018
Marion Elizabeth Howard, 95, passed into eternity on January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband William Howard, who passed in 2006. They were married for 61 years.
Marion was born in Ansonia, Connecticut. Her father, James Bennett, was a builder and mother, Hannah Elmira, a home maker. Marion was 1 of the 4 children. Her parents preceded her in death. She was the last of her 4 siblings to pass.
Marion is survived by her children, JoAnn (Mike) Andrus, Michael (Ronda) Howard, Sherrie (John) Azevedo. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Howard, Matthew (Colleen) Andrus, William Kirk Andrus, Andrew (Shannon) Ryan, Natasha (Jason) Maghoney, Megan (Dave) Gery; great grandchildren, Hannah Andrus, Jillian Maghoney, Mackenzy Hopper, Ian Maghoney, Emma Andrus, Maya Maghoney, Gavin Gery, Audrey Gery, Garrett Ryan, and her nephew John “JK” (Betty) Kelly.
Marion joined the Army Air Corps in 1944, and was officially a WAC and a World War II veteran. She had many great memories and always had a funny story to tell about that time in her life. She was in the Air Corps close to 2 years when she met her husband William in Great Falls, Montana, where they were married.
They then went on to many great adventures as William was in the Air Force. After World War II they were stationed in Germany for 4 years, then went on to Las Vegas, Fair Banks, Alaska, Oscoda, Michigan and then finally Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato.
William retired after 30 years of service and they relocated to Stockton and then Lodi after having a new home built in 1972. Marion continued to live in her family home until she was 92.
Marion had a witty sense of humor and always looked for the bright side in every situation.
SERVICES
A private graveside service will be held for Marion Howard.