In Memory Of
William M. Howard
1940
2021
William M. Howard
January 1, 1940 — November 12, 2021
William M. Howard, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 12 at the age of 81.
Bill, as he was known to friends and family spent most of his life working in the airplane industry. Prior to that he worked for New York Central Railroad. He was a US Army veteran stationed at Presidio Army Base where he served in protocol motor pool where he drove for various high ranking officials. Bill enjoyed NASCAR races, traveling, fishing, and driving. He enjoyed hiking in the Southwest with his wife Thelma. His sense of humor always had everyone in stitches. His favorite times were times with family. He and Thelma were married in 1964.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma; their four children, Steven (Mary) Howard, Kelly (Keith) Brooks, Robin (Michael) Zuhlke, and Timothy (Kimberly) Howard; 6 grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas Howard.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth Howard; and a sister, Joan Borak.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Calling hours are Nov. 22 from 12-2pm with a service to follow at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse, NY 13212.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask.
To share a memory of William or to leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
Bill, as he was known to friends and family spent most of his life working in the airplane industry. Prior to that he worked for New York Central Railroad. He was a US Army veteran stationed at Presidio Army Base where he served in protocol motor pool where he drove for various high ranking officials. Bill enjoyed NASCAR races, traveling, fishing, and driving. He enjoyed hiking in the Southwest with his wife Thelma. His sense of humor always had everyone in stitches. His favorite times were times with family. He and Thelma were married in 1964.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma; their four children, Steven (Mary) Howard, Kelly (Keith) Brooks, Robin (Michael) Zuhlke, and Timothy (Kimberly) Howard; 6 grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas Howard.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth Howard; and a sister, Joan Borak.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Calling hours are Nov. 22 from 12-2pm with a service to follow at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., North Syracuse, NY 13212.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask.
To share a memory of William or to leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William M. Howard, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Monday, November 22, 2021
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Service
Monday, November 22, 2021
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
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