Douglas Arthur Howard

Douglas Arthur Howard was born in Snowflake, Arizona on Feb 16, 1945 to Rosa Howard (Wilderson) and George Howard. He passed away at his home in Eagle, Idaho, on July 16, 2023.

He was the youngest of nine children with only one living sibling, LaDawn Hancock of Taylor, Arizona. He married Arayna Harmon in Snowflake 1963.  They had six children, 4 living, Scott, Rhonda, David, Kim.  Deceased Aaron and James.

His employment throughout his life starting at the age of 18 was in the papermaking industry. Starting with the Southwest Forest Industries Papermill in Snowflake. He retired in Boise, Idaho in 2012. One year short of 50 years which had been his goal. During that time, he wrote peer-approved Technical Papers, been published in Trade Journals, and co-authored books.  One of which became a best seller in the industry. After holding many positions, he retired a Senior Staff engineering consultant. He traveled all over the world, to help with different mills to help with papermaking problems.

He always loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and had many different ones in his life. He loved music and played the guitar until he lost his left arm in an industrial accident. He was able to play the Harmonica amazingly well and loved to give his grandkids a Harmonica to try and teach them to play.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had great faith. He loved going to the temple. He loved his family, the temple, and the friends he made.  He had many long-lasting friendships thru his work, playing music, attending the temple, and thru his love of classic cars, and motorcycles. In 2019 he was able to ride again because Harley Davidson produced a bike with what they called a recluse clutch. This enabled him to ride again with one arm.  He bought a Try-Glide and was able to ride to Sturguis, South Dakota, with his two sons Scott and David.  He had planned on going again this year but realized over 2 weeks his health wasn’t going to allow that.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Snowflake Cemetery, 390 South 4th Street West, Snowflake, Arizona.

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