Howard G. Ratliff

Howard Ratliff, 91, of Pueblo, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2013. He was born in Koshkonong, Missouri, on October 12, 1921, to Joseph & Mahalia Ratliff. Howard was a WWII veteran and a CF&I retiree. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and anything outdoors. Howard was the father of 6 children, and will be deeply missed by all. He is survived by his sons, Gary Ratliff (Jolene), Mike Ratliff (Linda), Pat Ratliff (Joanne), Kevin Ratliff (Lorri) and Greg Ratliff (Shelley), son-in-law, Jim Hund (Lauren); grandchildren, Zoe, Keri, Sarah, Christopher, Brian, James, Kristin, Holly, Leanna, Brittany and Sabrina; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Alexis, Zarin, Briana, Nicolas, Olivia, Dayshia, Tatum and Ethan. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; and daughter, Lauren Hund; brother, Stan; and sisters, Louise, Hazel and Marge. Sincere thanks to his caregivers, Lisa Wilson-Wisecarver and Kriss Gallery, and his numerous friends and extended families. Viewing will be 4:30 – 6 p.m., Friday; and a Celebration of Howard’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2013, both to be held at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel, with a reception following. Please sign his guestbook at www.tgmccarthy.com. Arrangements by TG McCarthy Funeral Home.