Denton Theman Howell

Denton Theman Howell (85), a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was surrounded by family when he went peacefully into the next life. Denton was a creative, innovative, and hardworking man. His most valued treasure in life was his family. Denton was born in Spring Creek, Ark. on Feb. 3, 1930 and lived many years in Everson, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents Bennie & Meda Howell, sister Onita Hamilton and survived by brother, Curt Howell and aunt, Bobbie Wiseman. He is survived by the love of his life, Janice Howell of 59 years and their three daughters, Diana (Rich) Puryear ; Liz (Lyle) Martin; Sue Howell (Jill); and son Denny (Shawn) Howell all of Washington state. His special love were his grandchildren; Sadie (Ben) Cline; Jessica Martin; Bart (Elena) Patitucci; Zachary Patitucci; Justin, Jared, Jacob Howell, Joanna (Carl) Stranger, Rick Puryear and great grandchild, Balou Patitucci. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flower, donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Parkway (Mailing), 3001 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 11 (Physical), Bellingham, Wash. 98225. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.