Donald Howells
February 26, 1928 - August 03, 2017
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Donald Howells
February 26, 1928 - August 03, 2017
Obituary
Donald “Dixie” Howells died on Thursday, 8/03/17 in Brea, California.
Don was born on 02/26/28 in Burlington, Iowa, where he lived until relocating to California in 1964. He was an avid athlete from childhood baseball (where he earned the nickname “Dixie”) through his work as a senior PGA pro, including play on the Burlington Junior College state champion basketball team in 1946. During his years as a secondary school educator, Don enjoyed his work as a high school coach in the fields of baseball, basketball, football, and golf. He proudly wore the purple BHS greyhound jackets the rest of his life.
Dixie enlisted in the US Army in 1945 at age 17 and served until discharge in 1946. He then married the true love of his life, Mary Kathleen Eversman, who preceded him in death in 2010. He and “Peggy” were married for 61 years and extended their love to their children – Donald, Katherine, David, and Timothy. He is survived by 10 grandchildren – Natalie, Adrienne, Dana, Joseph, Jonathan, Drew, Alexander, TJ, Meghan, and Matthew and 4 great grandchildren – Adeline, Henry, Finn, and Isla. He will be sadly missed by all of those who loved his smile, dignity, and character.
Visitation and rosary will be at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills on 8/13/17. Funeral services will be held on 8/14/17 at La Purisima Catholic Church followed by burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in the city of Orange, California.
17 responses to Donald Howells
Dawn Hoppes says:
August 13, 2017
4 files added to the tribute wall
Dawn Hoppes says:
August 13, 2017
4 files added to the tribute wall
Becky Rump says:
August 14, 2017
Dixie was a great friend of his Alma mater Southeastern Community College. We so enjoyed his visits to West Burlington, Iowa. He will be missed!
Ed Minard says:
August 14, 2017
Dear Don, Kathy, Tim and family,
The Minard family loved Dixie and Peggy very much and will remember all the great times our two families had together. We will remember the two great trips we had in the 1960’s to California when we stayed with your family. We were always excited when Peggy & Dixie would return to their old hometown of Burlington to see family and friends. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord and Saviour shower you with His abundant love and grace.
Ed & Patricia Minard & family
Burlington, Iowa
Greg Danielson says:
August 14, 2017
Dear California Family,
While Lisa and I cannot be with you today, our hearts and prayers are with you. We will always treasure wonderful memories of your father’s kind, friendly and loving spirit. We are blessed to have known him.
God bless your Dad, Brother-in-law and Grandfather and may you find peace through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Greg and Lisa Danielson
Baton Rouge LA