Howard Stone

May 14, 1955 – June 17, 2014

On Tuesday June 17, 2014, Mr. Howard (Howie) Grant Stone of Oliver passed away suddenly at the age of 59 years.

He was predeceased by his father Willard Stone; mother Helen Stone and brother Charlie Stone.

Howard will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Thelma Rose Tanner; son Bradley Joseph Tanner & Contessa Schierbeck & Makayla Tanner & Brayden Tanner; daughter Brenna Marie Tanner & Justin Frank & Gracie Frank.

Over the years Howard worked for the Osoyoos Indian Band; security, self-employed towing business, as a mechanic and as a car salesman.

Howard enjoyed cars and was interested in car racing, specifically hit to pass. He and his friends built the #55 hit to pass car to be driven by Dale Highberg. Our “Scooby-Doo car” won trophies and was one of the first teams to display stuffed mascots. The kids loved the Scooby-Doo car!! He also enjoyed spending time with family and was very well known for helping everyone with everything. He enjoyed a vacation with his family in Mexico in 2010 and Christmas in June 2003 in Ontario.

Howard also enjoyed volunteering his time in the past with the Elks.

Viewing will be held from 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Saturday June 21, 2014 at the Inkameep Community Hall with the funeral service starting at 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Diabetes Association or to family.

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service