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3080 S Kenwood Street, Salt Lake City, UtahKenwood 1st Ward
Friday Apr 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3080 S Kenwood Street, Salt Lake City, UtahKenwood 1st Ward
Saturday Apr 12, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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3080 S Kenwood Street, Salt Lake City, UtahKenwood 1st Ward
Saturday Apr 12, 2025 10:00 AM
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Lee Earl Howard passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Carol, and his family on April 6th, 2025. Born June 5th, 1940, in Hailey, Idaho, Lee was an avid outdoorsman. From the time he was old enough to carry a gun, he could be found roaming the hills, valleys, and forests around Carey, Idaho, hunting, fishing, and providing food for his family and the community. After moving to Boise, Idaho, he graduated from Bora High School and then attended Brigham Young University, where he met the love of his life, Carol Gwen Wimmer. They were sealed in the Logan Temple on September 6, 1962. Upon graduating from the “Y” with a degree in Geography, he and Carol built a home and moved to Salt Lake City.
Over the next sixty years, they raised four children in that home and served faithfully in their church and local community. As one who always gave back, Lee served as a reserve officer for the Salt Lake City Police Department and as a mentor to young men in the Boy Scouts of America. Lee loved to design, build, and create. With his natural ability to connect with people, he excelled as a private business owner and consultant across various industries, all while maintaining an enduring passion for the outdoors and wildlife.
Lee served in many wildlife organizations, co-founding the Utah Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, where he served as president and director. He was instrumental in numerous local and multistate conservation projects. Ever the champion for wildlife and hunters, he met with many government officials and traveled internationally to increase awareness and support for wild sheep.
Lee had numerous friends from all walks of life and will always be remembered for his loyalty, honesty, and humor. He valued his friendships and worked hard to maintain them. A devoted father, he shared his knowledge, skills, and love for the outdoors with his family, taking them hunting, fishing, camping, and on countless adventures. Yet, his heart always belonged to Carol. She stood by him in all his endeavors and was always by his side. Over the years, they traveled far and wide, seeing the world and enjoying its rich cultures and peoples. Carol was the center of his life and on those occasions when he had to leave home alone for work, hunting, or on behalf of the organizations he served, he always returned home to her.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard (Doc) and Thema Howard, and his two brothers, Lois Howard and Jim Howard. He is survived by his wife, Carol Wimmer Howard; his four children, Becky Elton (Patrick Sanchez), William Howard (Cynthia), Rachel Crandall (Steve), and Vaughn Howard (Jennifer); his sister-in-law, Christine Howard; and 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 12, 2025 at the Kenwood 1st Ward located at 3080 S Kenwood Street, Millcreek Utah at 10;00 am. A viewing will be held the night prior at the same location from 6:00-8:00 pm as well as from 9:00-9:45 am the day of the service.
In lieu flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or do a kind deed for someone in need.
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Guestbook/Condolences
Sorry for your loss. Sure loved this man.
The Alti Argali is waiting for you in the happy hunting grounds ol Friend .'' god speed '' . Heart felt condolences to Carrol and Family at this Time .
Dear Carol,
We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family at your time of grief with the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather Lee Howard. We Love you and pray for you family at this time to comfort you while you are in mourning. Please know our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Love LeAnn Elton Zetting
Dear Carole and family, so sorry to hear of Lee’ passing. He was always so fun to be around. He always meds me feel important and special. We pray God will comfort you all in knowing you will see him again. Carole you and Lee created such a bra and wonderful family. May his wonderful legacy of love ,goodness ,and l even pranksters live on through you all! We send our prayers, love . And hugs to you all!💕
Oh Carol I’m so sorry for your loss. I shall miss his stories and laughter.
Dear Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Know that I am virtually hugging you and praying for you and your family.
Please accept our deepest condolences. He was a remarkable and wonderful man. He will be sorely missed.
I am so sorry that Lee passed away! The Howard’s were always such a huge part of my life growing up! Adventures to Bear Lake, your cabin in Franklin, rodeo time and so much more. I love you guys with all of my ❤️!
We are currently in Phoenix, Arizona at our place enjoying the sun and just got the news of Lee’s passing. We are so sorry we cannot be there because he was such a good friend to us. I remember him calling me and saying he’s got the hundred dollar Airline ticket to Alaska and that started my whole Alaska adventure. All because of Lee, he was a great man and we will remember all the good times we had with him. We wish you the best and if there’s anything we can possibly do please call us. Love, Ken and Jan.
Lee was one of the best! He spent a lifetime doing great things for others.
He had his heart and soul dedicated for the betterment of wildlife and I will always respect him and cherish the memories and times that we got good things done for wildlife and sportsmen together!
Dearest Carol,
We are so sorry for your loss! 😢 You and Lee are dear friends and we have shared many good times together. We pray that the Holy Ghost will be strong in your life, and that you will feel the spirit of your sweet husband when you need it. I know he’s near. May God bless and comfort you always! We love you dearly. ♥️🌷💗🌸
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Lee. I feel so lucky to have called him a friend and to have spent many trips , mostly hunting, with Lee and carol. He was such a fun and kind man, always trying to help others.lee’s Passion’s for Aviation, Hunting, fishing and family always came up in every one of our conversations. He will be missed
Carol, what a wonderful tribute we watched your family and friends give to Lee. We didn't know how accomplished and caring he was. He will surely be missed. We also know the best decision he ever made was marrying you! You made him extremely happy in this life, and that happiness will continue in the next as well. Take comfort until you are reunited.
Best wishes for the future, Irl and Marsha.
We will miss you buddy!