Mr. Joseph Barrymore Howden

In loving memory of Joseph Barrymore Howden, who passed away peacefully in High River Alberta on February 7th, 2025, at the age of 79 years. Joe was born on January 19th, 1946, the fourth son to Jim and Elda Howden of Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. He was welcomed into a family that would one day consist of eight brothers. Joe completed his high school diploma at Fort Qu’Appelle High School and graduated in 1965. Following his graduation, he moved to Regina to work with his brothers at Howden Brothers Construction where he apprenticed to become a journeyman carpenter. Joe met Alice Szakacs at Antler convention, a christian convention in Saskatchewan, and later married in 1967. They had three boys Barrie John, Alden James, and Richard Joseph, who were born in Regina, Saskatchewan. Joe, Alice, and the boys then made their homes in Yorkton, Fort Qu’Appelle, and Regina. While living in Yorkton he owned and operated his own construction business. In 1992, Joe and Alice settled in High River, Alberta, where they have resided ever since. Joe was a crane operator for H&H Cranes from 1992 until his retirement in 2011. Soon after, Joe began to experience health issues. However, this did not hinder Joe from continuing to pursue his passions, such as motorcycle riding and snowmobiling, as well as loving and adoring his grand children and great-grand children. “Grandpa Joe” was always prepared to spoil the grand kids with golf cart rides, candy hearts and other sweet treats. Babies of all kinds brought Joe great joy, whether it be children, puppies, or kittens. At the young age of eleven, Joe chose to follow Jesus; a choice that guided him through life. Joe loved God. He loved Gods servants, His people, and the fellowship shared with all. Joe loved the christian conventions and he attended for as long as he was able. As Joes health continued to decline, he always kept a positive and happy attitude through it all, never complaining. Joe always had a joke in his back pocket, ready to share and make you smile. Joe is predeceased by his parents Jim and Elda; two brothers John and Ben and sister-in-law Janice. He is survived by his wife Alice; his sons Barrie (Denese), Alden (Sheila), and Richard (Darlene); his grandchildren Alyssa, Joel (Brittany), James, Monique (Andre), Emily (Logan), Amy (Tanner), Annie (Logan), Levi (Alexandria), Jenny (Bryn). Seventeen great-grandchildren Maddex and Madyn (Alyssa), Ava and Eli (Joel), Isabella, Peyton, and Maverick (Monique), Colt, Coy, Cayd, and Kiel (Emily), Keela, Knox, Elodie, and Bodi (Amy), Amaya (Annie), Lakelyn (Jenny); brothers Roy (Ann), Bill (June), Dennis (Gail), Alex (Isabelle) and Norman (Minnie Lou); along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 12th at 1:00PM at the Highwood Memorial Center in High River. Graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK on Friday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m. with tea to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Hall 197 Company Ave. Fort Qu'Appelle, Sk. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242

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Mr. Joseph Barrymore Howden

January 19, 1946 - February 7, 2025