Christine Lorraine Howe

Connie was born in Saint Benedicts, PA on November 16, 1930 to Milton and Lorraine (Sloppy) Connor who preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Clearfield High School and worked as a dental hygienist for several years.

Connie was a member of the Clearfield Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed many Bible Studies. She was also a member of the Clearfield Hobby Garden Club and the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William Howe, MD., three dearly loved children and their families; William “Bill” Howe II, MD and his wife Anne of Gulf Breeze, FL, Margaret “Peggy” Lichvar and her husband Robert of Tempe, AZ and Sharon Jeffco and her husband David of Nowata, OK, four grandchildren; Vinnie Lichvar, Angela (Lichvar) Lattin, Elizabeth (Howe) Vera and John Howe, three beautiful great grandchildren; Camille and Landon Lattin and William Vera, a brother, Perry Connor and his wife Susie of Clearfield, a niece, Bonnie (Knepp) Gahagen, four nephews; Andrew Knepp, who preceded her in death, Mark Connor, Tim Knepp and Terry Knepp, a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Knepp and two brothers-in-law; James Knepp and James Howe.

Connie enjoyed cooking and painting. She loved the company of her dear friends playing bridge and quilting. Her family has many beautiful quilts and paintings created by Connie to enjoy and remind them of her love and talent for these crafts. Connie also had a passion for gardening. She could grow just about any flower and her gardens were beautiful.

After her husband retired, Connie and Bill enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren out of state. They shared the love of their home in Clearfield and their many dear friends.

Connie’s family welcomes all her friends to celebrate her life. Visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church. A service at the church will follow at 11:00 AM with Mr. Richard Barkley officiating. Interment will be in Bloomington Cemetery. A luncheon will be provided following the services.

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield are in charge of the arrangements.

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