"i have know idea who you are but i am sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless to the family that lost her."
In loving memory of
Patricia Ann "Pat" Howard
February 11, 2008
Patricia Ann Howard, one of three children of James Donald Ford and Anne Pearl (Lahey) Ford, was born on June 24, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa. The family later moved to Malvern, Iowa where Pat attended Chantry Elementary School and later graduated from Malvern High School in 1970.
Jim married Kathryn Ann (Dalrymple) Stogdill on June 15, 1964. Together, Jim and Kathryn raised their four children, Patricia Ann Ford, Gary Allen Ford, Michael James Ford, and Karen Sue Stogdill.
On March 21, 1971, Pat and Charles Edward West were united in marriage in Ames, Iowa. They made their home in Marshalltown, Iowa and their marriage was blessed with three children, Kindra Kay, Jay Donald, and Heather Ann. In 1976, the family moved to Griswold, Iowa and later to the Malvern area in 1977. Pat began working at the Glenwood State Hospital in Glenwood, Iowa, as a Resident Treatment Worker in 1978.
On December 13, 1991, Pat married John Patrick Delashmutt in Reno, Nevada and they made their home in Malvern. John passed away suddenly in March of 1998. Pat continued to live in Malvern and work at the Glenwood State Hospital- Resource Center.
Pat met Paul Wayne Howard of Hastings, Iowa in 1998 and they were married on March 23, 2002. The couple made their home in Hastings along with Pat's dog, Peaches. Pat continued to work at Glenwood Resource Center and help Paul with some office work in his auto body shop business. She enjoyed attending auctions and collecting antiques. Pat and Paul traveled to many parades and car shows to show their restored 1927 Model T Roadster. Her greatest love was being with her family and the cherished time spent with her grandchildren.
Pat and Paul had been married nearly six years when she passed away suddenly on February 11, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She had attained the age of 55 years, 7 months and 17 days. Pat was preceded in death by her husband John Delashmutt and mother Anne Clow.
Pat is survived by her husband Paul Howard of Hastings, Iowa; children Kindra Copperstone and her husband Jeff of Hastings, Jay West and his wife Shellie of Malvern, Iowa, and Heather West of Valencia, California; father Jim Ford and his wife Kathryn of Malvern; brothers Gary Ford and his wife Jill of Malvern, Michael Ford of Hastings; and sister Karen Marsh of Malvern; grandchildren Weston, Tess, and Evan Copperstone; step grandsons Cameron Baggs and Darion Baggs; brothers-in-law Gary Howard and wife Joanne of Georgetown, Texas and Dale Howard and wife Shirley of Glenwood; sister-in-law Arlene Malone and husband Jim of Council Bluffs, IA; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends
Tributes
"Paul, I am so sry to hear about your loss miss and love ya i will pray for you every night "
"To the family Words can not express how sorry we are to hear about the passing of Pat. Pat was a wonderful person with a smile on her face everywhere she goes. We are going to miss her. Our deepest sympathy. "
"I went through grade school, junior high and high school with Pat. She was always an out going, fun loving and energetic person. She enjoyed life and was a pleasure to be around. We were able to stop by and see Pat at her home in Hastings when we were back in Sept of last year. I am thankful for that. My deepest condolences to her family. Don Bell"
"Paul, Jay, Heather & Kendra: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a sweet and fun lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! Much Love, Karen Compas (Carnes)"
"Paul, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you."
"Heather, Kindra, Jay and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Losing someone so suddenly.....wish there was something I could say or do. Sorry we cannot be there during this difficult time. Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Take care. Hugs, Ty, Angie & Ella Brauch(Copperstone) "
"Kindra,Jay and Heather: Your mom was the most caring person I have ever known. As a tagalong younger cousin, I always looked up to Pat. She was truly special. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Julie"
"Paul, it was so good to see you and Pat so happy, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Jay, Kendra and Heather at this difficult time. Pat was such a neat lady. I'll always remember her warm, friendly spirit. Cindy"
"I want each of you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a very special family to me. I have a lot of memories in Malvern. Pat always had a smile on her face when she came into the shop to get her hair done. She always knew how to make us laugh. I remember how happy we all were when Pat and Paul got married. What a wonderful couple. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. love, Angie Jamison and family"
"Paul and all family members: We are sending our deepest sympathy. Pat was a wonderful person that touched us all. She will never be forgotten. The entire family is in our prayers. Craig & Mary Smith"
"Kindra, Jay & Heather my thouhts & prayers are with all of you and your families. Your mother was a wonderful lady who will be missed by many. God Bless, Pat & Angie Thomas Derek, Makenna & Madelynn"
"We were so sorry to hear about Patty. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was so kind to all of her family and friends. Won't be able to make it to the visitation. I am in California and Doug is in Chicago. Sending our love to all..."
"Paul and family,We are so very sorry for your loss.Pat was a great lady, she always had a smile on her face and was so nice. She was such a pleasure to be around. Hold on to your memories,I know you have so many great ones. Please know that our thoughts are with you. Love,Mark & Patti "
"Dearest Kendra and all, We want to say how sorry we are for you at this time. We had some great times and I can not believe this has happened. We give you all our sympathies. You are all in our hearts."
"Dear Paul, Kindra, Heather, Jay, and families,I was so saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Shock and disbelief filled my mind, as well as so many memories of years gone by. When I first met Pat at the GRC,we very quickly became friends. She was an honest person, from whom I could get a straight answer from. We shared a lot of laughter together,and some tears. I always admired her courage and strength. She plowed through some pretty tough times, yet never lost hope, her smile or sense of humor. What I will always remember the most about her is her love for family. She always enjoyed sharing stories about you kids. She was such a blessing to those around her, and she will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. Love Arlene Belt and family."
"To the family, My family sends our condolences to you all at this time. The one thing that I can say that helped me through this very difficult time 8 years ago is, God does not fill his flower garden with weeds. He only wants the most beautiful flowers to tend to everyday! With Pat, He has that! Find peace knowing that you will one day, see her again and live with her in Eternity! God Bless, Cary and MinDee Sommerla"
"Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families. While growing up with Kindra, Pat was so much fun to be around. She always had a smile on her face & was so inviting to be around. She will be missed so much. Dan & Julie(Melton)Golda Reagan & Ethan"
"Paul,Kindra,Jay and Heather as well as all family. We are deeply sadened to hear of your mother Pat's passing. I can only say she was a wonderful person and I remember her from my younger years when I used to come over with Heather as well as seeing her at auto shows with her husband Paul. I will pray for all of you to get through this sudden loss. If I could give any advice it would be that leaning on eachother will be your greatest strength through this as this was my experience when my mother passed 7 years ago. Lots of Love to you all. The Deckers"
"I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Growing up in Malvern, I have great memories of Pat. What a great, fun, full of life lady!! I feel blessed to have known her and to have grown up with her children. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Kyle and Amie (Powles) Wilson Miranda, Emilie and John "
"Dearest Kindra and all, I don't know what to say in this time of shock and grief. Know that all of us in the nursing department at GRC and from me and my family personally, that our hearts and prayers are open to you and yours. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Your Mom was such a joy to know. She touched so many of us. Please call for anything you need even just to cry on a shoulder. Those shoulders will be there for you. Love always, Judy."
"Words can not even express our feelings for your family. We have come to know Pat and she will be dearly missed. Her cute laugh and big smile and bright eyes will forever be in our hearts. She was a wonder person who never said a bad thing about anybody. We heard plenty of stories about her kids and grandkids. Paul you will always be in our hearts."