Robert Patrick "Bob" Howard

Robert Howard Obituary

Bob Howard, age 67, passed away Thursday, June 30 after a short battle with lung cancer. Robert Patrick Howard was born on July 24, 1943 in Hempstead, New York to Robert and June (Conour) Howard. He graduated from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs in 1961, where he was a captain on the football and baseball teams, Athlete of the Year for 1961, and chosen to the 1960 Sporting News All-American High School Football Team. He is a member of the Wasson Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation, he turned down an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy to attend Stanford University with a football scholarship. At Stanford, he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and a three-year letterman in football. He was selected to the first defensive unit on the 1964 A.P. All-Pacific-Coast Team and received Honorable Mention honors on the 1964 A.P. All-America Team as a defensive end. Before graduating in the Spring of 1965, he was picked in the 10th round of the American Football League draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and the 17th round of the National Football League draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was signed by Kansas City but was unable to pursue his professional career due to injuries. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Jean Totten, on September 4, 1965 in Colorado Springs and then entered Officer Training School for the Air Force in January of 1966. He served 8 years, with overseas assignments at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa and Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1973 having attained the rank of captain. Bob settled near San Francisco where he began a successful career as a stockbroker. He returned to Colorado with his family in 1980 and later took a disablility retirement in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; his twin sons, Casey and Scott; his daughter, Kelly De Pasquale (Jake); his granddaughters, Marissa Healey and Taylor Howard; his mother, June; his sister, Jean Gillette; and his brothers, Russell and Dan. Bob was preceded in death by his father Robert J. Howard. Bob was a loving father and devoted husband admired by many. A private family Celebration of Life was held.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Howard

8 Entries

July 25, 2011

Dear Sandy,
I was so sad to hear about Bob. What a legacy he left you and your children. Few people accomplished what he did! As Kay said, you were indeed the "beautiful couple". I fondly remember our days in"Pep Club" laughing, cheering, and talking about your romance with him. Hoping you will be able to attend the 50th reunion, but if not, please know that all of us are sending warm thoughts to you and your family!

Teddy DeBerry

July 12, 2011

Dear Sandy, how sad for you to lose Bob, especially at this stage of life. He leaves quite a legacy and many good memories for all who knew him. As I recall, you and Bob started dating in the 9th grade at East Junior High. Your long marriage is quite a tribute to your young love. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Teddi (Andersen) DeBerry

July 9, 2011

Russ & Dan, I'm so sorry to read of your brother's passing. He sounded like he was an incredible guy!! Love, Kathie Kusy Walker

July 7, 2011

Sandy, I'm so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was always so nice in High School. I remember talking to you both at the last Reunion and know that we will be thinking of him and your entire family at our upcoming 50th Reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad and difficult time. Marsha McDowell Strackany (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Winnie Murr

July 6, 2011

Sandy and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennie and Winnie Murr

June (Thatcher) Johnston

July 6, 2011

I am so sorry to hear Bob won't be joining us for our combined 50th reunion. I enjoyed having him as a classmate our sophomore year at Palmer High. I worked with his mother, June, at ARADCM before I was married and moved away from the springs in 1964. She always kept me updated on his successes at Stanford. I have happy memories of him.

Dan Arnold

July 5, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. Please give June a big hug and tell her how sorry I am.

Kay Stout-Long

July 5, 2011

Sandy, I was so sorry to hear the sad, sad news about Bob. Even though we had not stayed in touch through the years, I was so glad to see you both at the Wasson 30th reunion.I will always think of you two as the "beautiful" couple from high school days. Please, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kay Stout-Long

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