Warner Howe's Obituary
Warner Howe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Born February 25, 1919, graduated Cornell University 1941, joined Gardner & Howe Structural Engineers, retired 1992. Lifetime member of Memphis Rotary. US Presidents Ford and Carter appointed him to the National Institute of Building Sciences. G&H structures: Baptist Hospital Central/East, St Francis Hospital, Southern College of Optometry, Liberty Bowl expansion, AutoZone headquarters. A faithful husband to his “sweetheart” for 65 years, Geraldine Presley Howe, deceased Dec 16, 2007; was a loyal friend and member Christ United Methodist Church. Developed Alzheimer’s disease and was cared for by his daughter until his passing. Survived by: Richard Warner Howe, Robert Harry Howe (Jody), Allen Northrop Howe (Trish), David Avent Howe, Susan Howe Crowson (Nat); grandchildren: Kelsey, Anna, Lizz, David, Leland, Taylor Rose, Christine and Jenna Michele. In lieu of flowers or meals, memory donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Services at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar, Saturday, February 12, 2011 – 1 p.m. Visitation, 2:30 Services. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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