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Clarellen Howerton Obituary
CLARELLEN MULLIGAN HOWERTON
August 28, 1917 September 13, 2018
Clarellen Howerton, 101, passed away September 13, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born to Alice (Sweeney) and William Mulligan in Essex, Illinois, she later resided in Chicago, Illinois. She attended St. Mary's High School and Loyola University.
She was employed at Western Electric's Hawthorn Works where she met her future husband, Joseph W. Howerton. They were married for 61 years, first residing in Oak Park, Illinois and then in Downers Grove, Illinois where they raised their family and participated in many civic, volunteer and social groups.
Clarellen and her husband later resided in Prestbury, Illinois and then in Rancho Bernardo, California for many wonderful years of retirement. Mrs. Howerton moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2005 following her husband's death. Friends and family will remember Clarellen as a devoted wife and mother, avid reader, crossword puzzle whiz, and Women's League golfer. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Paul Catholic Church in Colorado Springs.
Special thanks to the staff at Brookdale Village at Skyline who took such loving care of Clarellen while she resided there, and the compassionate caretakers from Pikes Peak Hospice.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, JoEllen Sur (Robert Potts) of Baltimore, Maryland, J. William (Betsy) Howerton of Concord, Massachusetts, Beth Anne Howerton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, David (Anne) Howerton of Orinda, California, and Meg (Tom) Claggett of Evanston, Illinois; as well as twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and her two sisters, Margaret Costello and Jeanne Costello of Elmhurst, Illinois.
Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Saturday, October 20, 2018, St. Paul Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Retirement Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003.
Or to the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.
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October 8, 2018
Thanks to the Howerton "kids" for the Tribune obituary of Clarellen. Hard to believe she was 101 years old. Joe mentioned to us shortly after we met them in Prestbury that he was concerned about her health due to some heart issue and that was about 44 years ago.We tried to email Clarellen some years ago to an address she sent to us but it did not go through.
Along with the Yeazel's, we have many great memories of the trips and mostly laughs the six of us had together. Gordy Yeazel died before Joe and we just learned wife Katie died 4 years ago. We often think of these dear friends and all the great times we shared.
We are now in our 80's. still in our Prestbury house. Our 2 daughters live in Minneapolis and New Hampshire and the 4 boys are still in the Chicago area. They did their best to contribute to a zero population growth with 7 grandchildren.
Hope you are all well and thanks again for the Trib notice.
Mike and Carolyn McGavin
Michael Costello
October 1, 2018
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Michael Costello
C. Escobar
September 30, 2018
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Howerton family and extended family for the loss of your beloved Clarellen. May the depth of your faith and the love of those who also share your loss comfort you. - 1 Thessalonians 4:14
September 30, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM
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September 30, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
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