Long time Seattle resident born November 18, 1917 in Rapalje Montana, died July 5, 2003 in North Hills CA. Howard retired as a member of Carpenters Local 131 in 1983. Survived by wife Mildred B. Ekstrom, sons, Fred, Jan Dong, Jeff Debbie Ekstrom and daughter Macie Skeeter Schwartz, and five step children Hal Bev Greblo, Mary Russ Pungchar, Jim Marcia Greblo, Margaret Mead and Joe Kris Greblo. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife of 45 years Monica. We will miss you every day Dad. Rest easy. Remembrances to a charity of your choice. Funeral Service Monday, July 14; 12:00PM, Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. Committal, Evergreen Memorial Park.
