1954 – 2020
Let’s do some living
After we die
Wild horses
Couldn’t drag me away
Wild, wild horses
We’ll ride them someday
Howard’s courageous battle ended peacefully with his beloved wife Deborah by his side. A warrior his entire life, he was stoic and brave until his last breath. To all who knew and loved him, he will live on as a hero in death.
Howard’s early childhood spent at Shoal Lake fostered a love for the outdoors. He spent much of his free time hunting, fishing, and berry picking, loved animals, and was known for his amazing stonework and carvings. He shared his passion for the outdoors with his children Stacie, Gabriel, and Rebekah, and that passion will live on forever through them, and everyone he taught and shared his knowledge with.
Howard loved telling stories, he was a true raconteur and always had an audience. He was a well-spoken and deeply intelligent man who lived life to the fullest, and was always up for a new adventure. This sense of adventure spilled over to his love of cooking, learning new things, and travelling, and he shared so many of these adventures with Deborah and their children. With a flair for the dramatic, Howard left lasting memories everywhere he went, and in everything that he did.
A private gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate Howard’s life.
Howard always said “If there’s a fork in the road, take it.” He took the fork, and is on to his next adventure. One day, we’ll all meet up with him on his journey to be together again.
8 thoughts on “Howard Rodger Bowe”
Debbie, Howard was a good man! He will b greatly missed!
Sincere sympathy to you and your family – Wish we had known Howard better – love his description – sounds like a real Bowe – may he continue his adventure.Love,Diane and Bob
The most wonderful man with a kind heart, the best stories and the worlds best ribs recipe. When Howard found out my mom was teaching an indigenous studies unit at her school, he gave me 2 of his arrowhead carvings to give her which my mom proudly shows her students every year in her class. Thank you for welcoming me into your home you will be greatly missed.
Lots of love ❤️ to the Bowe family at this difficult time.
He was a truly great guy with a passion to tell stories! I remember going for tanning and I could be there for an hour as he talked about places he had been and things he had seen! He will be missed! My prayers and sincerest condolences go out to Deborah and the family.
My deepest sympathy to Debbie, Stacie, Gabe and Beckie. I will miss the lengthy impromptu conversations with my always interesting brother-in-law. May God grant him eternal rest and grant the peace that passes understanding to the family left behind.
Too many memories to list. We spent hours talking between classes, usually out on the 5th floor patio at the UofW.
His impact on my life is, was, and will be immeasurable. He was a force of nature.
My deepest sympathy to you all. But I know he will be taking care of you from the other side until you find one another again.
We are deeply saddened to learn of Howard’s passing. We will miss our interesting conversations, his quick wit and humour, and his generous sharing of his awesome homemade soups. Though his earthly presence is no longer with us, his memory and spirit live on. Our prayers and deepest condolences to Debbie, Stacie, Gabe and Beckie. God bless. Rest in peace Howard.
I did not know until now. I should have guessed as he did not reply to me. Howard always got back to you. Howard always helped if you asked him. Howard always made you feel like you were important. Howard always had that grin and that chuckle. I will never forget him.