Vern Marvin Howell was born to Albert A and Omelia M. Howell on November 14, 1921 at Powers Lake, North Dakota.
He moved to Poplar, Montana in September 1936 and graduated from Poplar High School in 1939.
He entered into the military in 1942, serving 3 ½ years in Iran. He returned to Poplar after the war and in 1947 he married Ruth Yoder. To this union was born a son, James Vern Howell on July 13, 1951. James was killed in a place accident on July 20, 1973.
Vern enjoyed being in partnership at Moe Chevrolet Olds Cadillac in Poplar until 1960 when they moved to Denver, Colorado.
The last 30 years in Denver was spent ministering to the needy of the city for food, clothing and financial and spiritual help. Vern established a food bank which has met the needs of thousands.
Vern and Ruth retired and moved to Billings in December 2009.
Vern went to be with his Lord and Saviour at home on July 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife Ruth, one brother Al and many family members and friends.
Following a private burial service, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Bethel Free Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Montana. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 9, 2019
Bethel Free Lutheran Church
620 3rd Ave E
Culbertson, Montana 59218
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 9, 2019
Bethel Free Lutheran Church
620 3rd Ave E
Culbertson, Montana 59218
Kathleen & family says
My sincerest condolences to you Ruth.
Both you & Vern have played a big part in our lives. I remember meeting you & Vern at my mom & dads house. Vern knew how to speak Indian because he grew up with my dad.
I truly loved you both.
Both of you are true servants of God.
May Vern rest in perfect peace until we all meet again.
Either in the rapture or when it is our time to meet our savior Jesus face to face.
Alan King says
He shared the Love of Jesus with so many in the Denver area. He was a active Full Gospel Business Men member and mentoring leader. He is Loved an a inspiration to my family and friends .
WyndStone family says
Hugs and sympathy from your WyndStone family as we all miss Vern greatly.