Obituary of Pearl Idella Howe

HOWE, Pearl Idella

On Sunday, December 30, 2018 Pearl Idella Howe, late of Regina, passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital, at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Howe; her parents, Iver and Anna Alfstad; sisters, Ruth Binns, Erna Waterton, Martha Dament, Francis Bonneville, and June Schultz. Pearl is survived by her sons, Dale (Esther) of Foam Lake, Barry (Irene) of Regina, and Pernell (Debbie) of Ogema; grandchildren, Todd (Laurie), Sherri (Rod), Francine (Howie), Greg (Nancy), Kerri-Lynn (Neal), Roxanne, Dawna (Mark), and Deanna, (Marty); nineteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Grainger of Assiniboia, Colleen Brezenski, and Dona (Bob) Cojocar of Regina; and one brother Dan Alfstad of Prince George, BC; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pearl was born on the farm at Ogema on November 13, 1924. She attended Ogema School and graduated in 1942. Pearl’s family farmed in the Ogema area. She was born into a very musical family and many hours were spent singing and taking turns playing the piano, guitar, and violin. Pearl married Ed Howe in 1946, they raised three sons while living in the Viceroy, Bengough and Ogema area. She loved playing with the Adelle and Big Butte baseball teams. After several years, Pearl and Ed moved to Regina where they worked for Regina Housing Authority. When they retired in 1988, they were able to spend time doing what they loved - camping, playing music, and spending time with their family. They were so involved with their music and were able to start the "Country Shadows" Band, entertaining at dances, senior homes and jam sessions. Pearl enjoyed watching the Bluejays, the Riders, curling and Saturday Night Dance Party and faithfully listened to the Flea Market and the Sunday Morning Request Line. Pearl was so proud of all her family and she will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Funeral Service will be held at the Ogema Heritage Hall on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ella Frank officiating. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 919B Albert Street, Regina, SK S4R 2P6; Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3; or to a charity of choice.