HOWARD, John David

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, April 26, 2015 <<< >>> June 25, 1980 — April 19, 2015 <<< John lost his battle with colon cancer, April 19, in Phoenix. He was married Anna Howard, April 25, 2004 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; they were married for 12 years. John was employed as a masonry foreman and studying to be an inspector in his field. He was a member of London Bridge Dart Association; a league out of McKee’s Pub & Grill. John also enjoyed playing pool, poker, fishing, and spending time with his huge family and friends. John is survived by his father, Bill Howard of Upland, Calif.; mother, Susan Johnson of Lake Havasu City; wife, Anna Howard of Lake Havasu City; sons, David and Jonathan; daughters, Audrey, Grace and Natalie Howard of Lake Havasu City; brothers, Jack, Joe, William, Jared, Alex and Karlis Howard; sister, Jacqueline; and grandparents, Ethel and Walter Johnson of Lake Havasu City. John’s Catholic faith was so strong; he wanted to share it with everybody and bring others to Christ. Cancer did change his life. It brought him back to God and closer to his family, church, and gave life a whole new meaning. He was an inspiration to all. He will be greatly missed. There will be a rosary followed by a reception at 6:30 p.m., Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday followed by a burial at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Howard family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.