1950
Donald
2004
Donald Leon Howarth
May 24, 1950 — August 10, 2004
Donald Leon Howarth, 54 of Moline died August 10, 2004 after a brief battle with cancer at Trinity at Terrace Park, Bettendorf, IA.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a wake service at 4 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery with military rites conducted by East Moline VFW Post # 8890. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Donald was born May 24, 1950 in Moline to Howard and Anna Magruder. He was later adopted and raised by George and Margaret Howarth. He married Monica "Mo" Navarro on November 15, 1971 in Moline.
Donald worked for 10 years at Eagles as a clerk. He was an usher at the Mark of the Quad Cities and was the caregiver for Edith Wallert.
Donald was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline where he was a volunteer for the food pantry. He was a Navy veteran serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He was a member of the East Moline VFW 8890 where he was in the color guard. He was a befriender at Trinity West and volunteered for four years at Heartland Healthcare Center, Moline. He was involved in the Willard's Dad's Club and was a baseball coach for the Willard grade school. He was the former president of the Studebacker Club.
SURVIVORS
Wife Monica
Very, very special son Kristopher Howarth Moline
His grandson who was the light of
his life and called him "Bampos" Alijah Howarth Moline
Sisters Ruth (Phil) Wells & Family New Windsor, IL
Kathy Johnson Milan
Mary (Roger) Elliott & Family Moline
Patty Duffer & Family Silvis
Special brother and
best friend George (Marie) Magruder Peoria, AZ
Don's special in-laws Martin & Julia Navarro
Gloria Logan & Family
Ramon Navarro & Family
David Navarro & Family
Daniel Navarro & Family
Patricia Acosta & Family
A special goddaughter Melissa Murphey
And was preceded in death by his birth & adoptive parents.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a wake service at 4 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery with military rites conducted by East Moline VFW Post # 8890. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Donald was born May 24, 1950 in Moline to Howard and Anna Magruder. He was later adopted and raised by George and Margaret Howarth. He married Monica "Mo" Navarro on November 15, 1971 in Moline.
Donald worked for 10 years at Eagles as a clerk. He was an usher at the Mark of the Quad Cities and was the caregiver for Edith Wallert.
Donald was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline where he was a volunteer for the food pantry. He was a Navy veteran serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He was a member of the East Moline VFW 8890 where he was in the color guard. He was a befriender at Trinity West and volunteered for four years at Heartland Healthcare Center, Moline. He was involved in the Willard's Dad's Club and was a baseball coach for the Willard grade school. He was the former president of the Studebacker Club.
SURVIVORS
Wife Monica
Very, very special son Kristopher Howarth Moline
His grandson who was the light of
his life and called him "Bampos" Alijah Howarth Moline
Sisters Ruth (Phil) Wells & Family New Windsor, IL
Kathy Johnson Milan
Mary (Roger) Elliott & Family Moline
Patty Duffer & Family Silvis
Special brother and
best friend George (Marie) Magruder Peoria, AZ
Don's special in-laws Martin & Julia Navarro
Gloria Logan & Family
Ramon Navarro & Family
David Navarro & Family
Daniel Navarro & Family
Patricia Acosta & Family
A special goddaughter Melissa Murphey
And was preceded in death by his birth & adoptive parents.
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