Mr. Steven Howard, 69, of Goodyear, Arizona died February 6, 2022. He was born September 13, 1952 to Dale W. and LaRue Howard in Paso Robles, California. He is survived by five siblings: Bothers, John (Debra), Jay (Trina), and Curtis Howard. Sisters, Annette (Paul) Thompson and Cyndee Homer.
He is also survived by his wife of 26 years, Lesa Howard, and his children Zackery (Andrea), Stephanie, Aaron, Eric, and Jared (Ashley) Howard, as well as Nicole (Zackery) Upshaw. He was a loving grandfather to ten grandchildren.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army from August 20, 1970 to September 30, 2012 and retired as a SGM (E-9) Special Forces Senior Sergeant. He served honorably in positions and locations around the world, making life-long friends along the way.
Steven was a member of the American Legion Post 61, Disabled American Vets, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Special Forces Association Chapter 22, and the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club.
A memorial was held on 19 February at the American Legion. His funeral service date, at Arlington National Cemetery, is yet to be determined.
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