Howard Arthur Millward

It is with great sadness that the family of Howdy Millward announces his passing on Saturday August 26th 2017. He was 82 years of age.

He was preceded in death by his immediate family of father Joseph, mothers Hazel and Emma, sister JoAnn and grandson Brandan.

He will be lovingly be remembered and missed by his children, Bob and daughter in law Tracy who he loved like a daughter, Lorrie, JoAnn, and Karen. By his brothers and sisters and in-laws, Tom (Pat), Dick (Jeanette), Janet (Will), Ellen (George), Anne (Marty), and Jody (Mike). Howdy had 8 Grandchildren , Matt, Justin, Jennifer, Kylie, Chivas, Jessica, Lindsay and Austin. He also had 8 Great Grandchildren, Katelyn, Alanna, Gavin, Dax, Charlotte, Raylen, Jackson, and Ryann. He treasured the role of being Pap.

He enjoyed riding motorcycle and took many annual trips with the Cal Tex Riders which consisted of policemen from California and Texas. He loved the outdoors and trail riding ATV’s, hunting, and fishing. He also loved classic cars. The absolute most important thing to Howdy was family and friends. He truly was the Patriarch to the Millward family. He truly kept us all together.

His desire was to be cremated upon his passing. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 30 at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary, in Chandler, Arizona at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send memorial donations in his name to Connect Church; 4448 E. Main Street; Suite 6; Mesa, AZ 85205.