He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 22nd, 1942. Dale served in the United States Navy on the blockade of Cuba missile crisis, earning his GED and several medals during this time.
He was married to Joanne Howard on May 11th, 1994. Dale had a career in construction and maintenance mechanics for many companies including Smith Tool, Schlosser Forge, and California Amforge. He had a passion for his family, motorcycles, and being a jack of all trades.
Dale is survived by his wife; Joanne Howard, daughter; Deanna McCarthy, two sons; Kenneth Dale Howard Jr., and Donald Howard, grandchildren; Natalie, Dale Anthony, Rebecca, Jacob, Brandon, and Ethan, great grandchildren; Bennett, Lucy, John Patrick and his two sisters; Judy Brackett and Goldie Sue Neis.
Dale was adored, beloved and devoted to many, and will be missed by all.
A funeral service for Kenneth will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Following the funeral service will be a graveside committal service at 11:00 AM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
