Thursday, March 15, 2018
My memories with Howard do nothing but make me smile. He opened his arms to me, when I was a just a young kid, moved out on my own. I was still in high school, but had my own apartment across from Howard. He would make sure I went to school. He made sure I took care of myself. Then I met my now husband and the two of them clicked like they knew each other for years. Howard loved to fish. We took him to my aunts house to fish and told him he was welcome anytime. From then on, he would fish many times a week at her pond. He attending my wedding. He was the one who introduced me to the Spirit Franchise! We loved those games! One year, for my birthday- he surprised me and had my name up on the jumbo-tron wishing me a happy birthday! His heart and soul were made of gold. We took him to the airport many times so he could visit children he sponsored at World Vision. Whenever he received a letter in the mail, he was quick to show me pictures and his face lit up!
I loved sitting on his couch and listening to his stories, boy did he have great stories. From his time in Korea, to his trips to Columbia, to his adventures at bowling! When you sat on his couch, all his bowling plaques and rings were lined up!
Howard not only was my friend, but he was family! He treated me as one of his own and loved me unconditionally. He would rave for days about my 5-cheese baked spaghetti and asked for it often! I always made it with venison- just for him! I remember one year- my dad gave me a venison back-strap for him to eat- he smiled from ear to ear!!!
Thank you for all the wonderful memories! I will miss our chats and will remember your gentle soul forever!
Love you Grandpa!
Jessie and Ryan Pittman and kiddos!
