Alice Cash Howell

Alice Cash Howell, born Feb. 19, 1923 in Pasadena, CA to Henry N. and Jennie B.J. Cash, passed away on August 8, 2014 in Monroe, WA. Alice studied and earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of California, Berkeley. On December 30, 1946 she married Erle Howell, Jr. in Pasadena, CA. Alice enjoyed quilting, sewing, painting, gardening, carpentry, learning, beach combing, and observing nature. She was a member of Vote Smart, MoveOn, Tilth, NW Harvest, and KCTS9, and alumus of University Of California, Berkley. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Alice is survived by her children: Thomas E. Howell (Barb Gardner), Joan Gail Wong (William), Cathie Lynn Hosley (Burr), John N. Howell (Karen), and Jennelle Pillitiere (John), grandchildren Phoebe Dolim, Nathaniel Wong, Rachel Wong, Matthew Wong, Ruth Howell, Lydia Pillitiere, Michael Pillitiere, Gabriel Pillitiere, Esther Pillitiere, and extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Erle Howell, Jr., sister Eva Mary Harper, and brother Carl S. Johnson. A celebration of Alice’s life will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at 1pm at Emeritus of Monroe, 15465 – 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA 98272. A second celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 2pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 6309 Wilson Pl., Clinton, WA 98236. Memorials in her name may be made to Northwest Harvest, P.O. Box 12272, Seattle, WA 98102 or Project Vote Smart, One Common Ground, Philipsburg, MT 59858-9767 or Regency Care Center, 1355 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272, or the University of California, Berkley Wellness Letter, berkleywellness.com.