Obituary of Howard Joseph Duby

Howard Joseph Duby, 93, of Kingman passed away on October 15, 2018.  He was born on February 11, 1925 in Troy, New York to John and Susan Duby.

Howard married Noriene Martin on April 4, 1942 in Green Island, New York.  He retired as a Troy Police Officer and moved to Kingman in 1975.  He and his wife enjoyed 57 wonderful years together.

Howard loved life, being around his grandkids and people.  He loved his dogs, making people laugh and going to swap meets.  Howard also enjoyed long drives.  He put a smile on everyone he met with his big heart and laughter.  Howard will be missed dearly.

Howard is survived by his Sons Todd Duby, Scott Duby and Chris Duby; Daughters Tammy Tank and Crystal Krisada; 18+ Grandchildren and 28+ Great-Grandchildren.

Howard is preceded in death by his beloved wife Noriene; Daughters Christene Alana McKinlay ad Mary Madonna O’Brian; Son Daniel Joseph Duby and Grandson Christopher Scott Duby.

Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.

Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com   To send a FREE Card to the family go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze 

THE DASH

by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning… to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash. What matters is how we lived and loved and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged.

To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash?