Lester Glenn Howell Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Lester Glenn Howell

August 20, 1931 - June 01, 2018

Obituary For Lester Glenn Howell

It is with great sadness that the family of Lester Howell announces his passing on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Points West Hospice, after a long battle with cancer.

Lester was born in Templeman, NL to Kenneth and Doris Howell on August 20, 1931. Les always thought of Newfoundland as home. He married Hannah Jane Butt in 1959 and their love for each other was true love. Jane and Les raised their family in Schefferville, QC, a community where they still maintain loving ties. Jane and Les moved to Grande Prairie in 1988 to be closer to their grandchildren. Les passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.

Les is survived by his loving wife Jane, and their three children: Paul (Marie Helene), Ken, and Joanne (Jeff Foster). Les “Poppy” is also survived by his loving grandchildren, who meant the world to him and Nanny. Poppy will be sorely missed by Joanne’s daughter, Allyson Foster whom he called “Poppy’s Girl”; Ken’s children: Brandon (Samantha Melnyk) and their son Eli, Joanna and Casey Kataquapit (Cyrena Erven) along with their mom Brenda Kataquapit; and Paul’s sons: Adam, Liam, and Doug (Brittany) Howell, along with their mom, Denice Klavano. Lester also had many family and friends who loved him dearly.

Pop was predeceased by his beloved grandson Brad Howell, in 2006.

Nan and Pop were the best – if you tried to custom order the best grandparents, you could not have done better than Nan and Pop. From being spoiled with treats right before dinner, to sleepovers, to unconditional love – they were always there.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 11:00am at the Salvation Army Community Church in Grande Prairie (9525 83 Ave) with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Canada in memory of Brad Howell (#1900, 1500 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6G 2Z6) or the Salvation Army Community Church (9525 83 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6V1).

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Points West Hospice who took care of Pop his final days.

Poppy, we will miss you. Good night m’love…

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7 Jun

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11:00 AM

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June 24, 2021

Lush Nellie

Aunt Jane and Family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Les,I have lots of fond memories of him when he visited Nan and our family when I was a child,one memory stands out in particular,he wanted to get mom,his sister Emma something for staying with us,so we went shopping and he bought her flowers. Such a kind and gentle soul,may he rest in peace. Love Nellie,Denis and Family
June 24, 2021

Gill Emma

Jane and Family Sorry to hear of my brother's passing, thinking of you all at this difficult time. God Bless Emma
June 24, 2021

Noseworthy Georgie

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
June 24, 2021

Beck Mary

My thoughts are with you at this time , wishing I could be there with you and the family at this time, know I am thinking of you always
June 24, 2021

Klavano Denice

The very best Poppy ever. Always loving and much loved.
June 24, 2021

Roberts Judy , Wayne and Katelyn

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, uncle Les will be missed , wishing we could be there with you
June 24, 2021

Butt Norm

To the family thinking of you at this sad time .Sorry cannot be with you but will be thinking of you all. From Norm,Miriam,Rodney,Corey Butt.
June 24, 2021

Forsey Ralph & Patsy

To Jane & Family , Along with Mom and our family ,thinking of you all on the passing of a wonderful man .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time .May the precious memories you shared will ease the pain and bring you comfort !!
June 24, 2021

Maceachern Bob

Very sorry to hear about Les. Thinking of you all and extending my condolences.
June 24, 2021

Stride Alonzo & Lucy

To Jane and all of the family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Lester. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and all of the family. God Bless You All!
June 24, 2021

Butt Len and Shelia

So sorry to hear of uncle Les passing , know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time, Len, Shelia ,and family
June 24, 2021

Riley Sara

Look after one another.
June 24, 2021

Rowsell Leslie Ann

Thinking of you all during this difficult time, it is never easy to lose someone you love. The memories of happier times will help you all get through these difficult days. Wish we were closer, sending all our love to you! Leslie Ann,Dwayne and Andrew
June 24, 2021

Strang Aundrietta

Sincere condolences to The Howell family on the passing of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Aundrietta & Norbert Strang
June 24, 2021

Small Robin

Les was my long time coffee buddy at the Zeller's restaurant (probably 13 years plus) and customer at the pharmacy and a very good friend for many years when I worked as a pharmacist in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He told me so many great stories about playing jokes on Brian Mulroney (before he was prime minister) at the Shefferville mine he had worked at and many other things. Les, thank you for being a great friend and I am so glad that you are finally free of the human body that simply wears out far too quickly for all of us! Les always bragged up his children and grand children when we sat and had coffee together. He bragged up Allyson, but also Joanne, Paul, Ken, Brad, Liam (whom I met once), Adam, Doug and other family members. I do not remember the names of the many other family members he spoke of as well! Jane and all the family you have my condolences ... all the way from Thailand (soon to be China) where I teach English and doing well! Thank you Allyson for contacting me via FaceBook messenger in order to tell me ... I appreciate that very much! It also fits into the talk your gramps would always say about "how smart Allyson is!" 🙂 Take care all of you ... and just close your eyes ... and he is there ... as we are all connected! Love from Robin Small!

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