Howard John Singer
December 25, 1935 – February 17, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Howard Singer at the age of 77 years. Howard will forever be remembered by his loving wife, Lois of 43 years, and their children; daughter Shelley (Kent) Sadownyk; son Dwayne (Marla) Singer; and grandchildren Cole, Jenny, Lucas, Julia and Jada. He will be missed by siblings Arvon (Lois) Singer, Darlene (Ed) Gamble, Judy (Dennis)
Palynchuk and Roy (Cheryl) Singer along with numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. His parents Henry and Florence Singer, and his sister Ardyth predeceased him.
Throughout his 35-year career at CN Railway and into his retirement, Howard was devoted to his family, his community and the sport of softball. His passion for playing the sport through to coaching it earned him the Governor General Medal for excellence in volunteer work and he was inducted as a Sport Builder into the Alberta Sport Hall of Fame.
The Family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Sturgeon Community Hospital for their compassion, care and support.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 1:00PM
North Point Community Church
14025 – 167 Avenue Edmonton, AB
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in Howard Singer’s name be made to Softball Alberta.
Dear Lois and Family: We were saddened to hear the passing of Howard and want you to know, that even though we cannot be with you in person at this time, our prayers and thoughts will be with you Saturday and continue in the days to come,
so that you May know the comfort that only can come from our Loving Saviour and Father.
Darrell and Emily Posein
Princeton, B.C.
Howie coached my brother(Lindsay) and I fastball ball in the early 90s and I always enjoyed having him as a coach. Not only was he full of fastball knowledge, I remember him as a very patient, kind hearted caring man who always was in good spirits.
He will be missed, my condolences to his family.