RAGAN, Howard Stephen

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, February 18, 2018, page 7a Howard S. Ragan, of Chino Valley, Arizona, beloved husband, father and papa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, surrounded by family. A warm, fun-loving and devoted family man, true patriot and Christian, Howard served his country in the Air Force for 20 years before retiring to his birth state of Arizona. Howard enjoyed nothing better than spending time reminiscing with his family, telling stories and traveling tirelessly to wherever any of his grandchildren were playing a sport that day. Howard loved spending time with people, and if you thought of him as a friend, he most certainly thought of you as family. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Gribble), of 45 years; sons, Toby Edward and Tadd Eric, and their wives, Michelle (Quinn) and Alison (Powell); grandchildren, Kyle, Collin, Kaylee, Carlin, Katie, Tyler and AJ; great-grandson, Cayden; many extended family members and countless friends. Howard’s absence is a huge loss keenly felt by all who knew him. He will always be remembered with fondness, warm laughter and love. Howard’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful hospice staff at Marley House, in Prescott. Services for Howard are being held on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018; Christian Funeral at 10 a.m., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 231 W. Smoke Tree Lane, Prescott; Military Memorial at 11:30 a.m., Prescott National Cemetery, 500 N. Highway 89, Prescott. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Marley House, Prescott Arizona, Phoenix Children’s hospital, or your favorite charity in Howard’s name. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors.