Obituary of John David Howard

JOHN DAVID HOWARD June 25, 1980 - April 19, 2015 John lost his battle with colon cancer on April 19, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. He was married to Anna Howard on April 25, 2004 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; they were married for 12 years. John was employed as a masonry foreman and studying to be an inspector in his field. He was a member of London Bridge Dart Association A League out of McKey's Bar & Grill. John also enjoyed playing pool, poker, fishing, and spending time with his huge family and friends. John is survived by his father, Bill Howard of Upland; mother, Susan Johnson of Lake Havasu City; wife, Anna Howard of Lake Havasu City; sons, David and Jonathan; daughters, Audrey, Grace and Natalie, Howard of Lake Havasu City; brothers, Jack, Joe, William, Jared, Alex and Karlis Howard; sister, Jacqueline; and grandparents, Ethel and Walter Johnson of Lake Havasu City. John's Catholic faith was so strong; he wanted to share it with everybody and bring others to Christ. Cancer did change his life. It brought him back to God and closer to his family, Church, and gave life a whole new meaning. He was an inspiration to everybody. He will be greatly missed. There will be a rosary followed by a reception at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on May 1st at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass will be held on May 2nd at 10:30 am followed by a burial at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Howard family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.