Howard Goede Obituary

Howard Vernon Goede, age 78, a longtime resident of Colville, WA passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1947 in Tonasket, WA, the son of Orval LeRoy and Viola Ilene (Morris) Goede.

Howard attended first grade in Tonasket then continued grade school in Oroville, WA. He completed Junior High School in Omak and in 1966 graduated from Selkirk High School. Howard then entered the National Guard and served until 1972 when he was discharged in Lewiston, ID. Howard then began a career in truck driving with TWT. He met Carolyn Bradeen while at the home office and they began dating. Their lives and love grew together and they created a home that was always open to family and friends. He then worked in construction and was a member of the Laborers Union #238. Howard worked for the Bouten Construction Company until his retirement. In 2003, he and Carolyn moved to Colville to be close to family. She preceded him in death in 2007. Howard has remained in Colville since that time.

He was a man with a love for the four seasons. He enjoyed the adventures that unfolded with each new season. He traveled countless miles on the backroads, trails and open terrain on his 4-wheeler. When winter fell upon the trails, Howard traded his wheels for snow tracks and continued exploring. He enjoyed hunting both small and large game and continued his search for sheds, especially moose sheds in the off season. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his garden and then traveling to his brother Orval's to pick raspberries. Howard enjoyed hosting and would spend the entire day creating his one-of-a-kind meals to share with family and friends. Howard would often drop by with aged cheese, dried apples, and occasional pickled eggs. He was intent to leave with a good story and a smile when he departed. He enjoyed panning for gold and traveled the banks and creek beds of local streams looking for the elusive gold nugget. Howard was a car buff and spent many hours at car shows appreciating the hot rods, especially those kept and re-built in great care. He was a man always on the go with plans to "do something." Howard had a cantankerous personality, always offering a smirk and a pearl of wisdom. He loved to poke fun and create a chuckle. Howard was a great father and grandpa figure. He loved to spoil those around him, and his love for others was his legacy. He will be dearly missed.

Howard is survived by brothers Orval Goede Jr., Gary Goede (Sandra), Tim Bradeen (Carol), Dan Bradeen (Monica), Sherri Dotts (Harry), Terri Danielson (Barry), Tawnia Groves (Michael), Rob Goede (Kim), Brian Nolan (Amanda), Eric White (John), companion, Eloise Weaver; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents Orval & Viola Goede, wife Carolyn Goede, son, Jim Bradeen and daughter Leah Artz. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be given to the charity of your choice.

The graveside service for Howard V. Goede will begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Mountain View Park Cemetery, Colville WA where he will be laid to rest with his wife, Carolyn. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.