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Howard Lee "Howey" Poyner obituary, Vancouver, WA

Howard Poyner Obituary


HOWARD "HOWEY" LEE POYNER
February 20, 1941 ~ March 20, 2016

Howard Lee Poyner, age 75, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away March 20, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Ava, Missouri.
Howard served in the United States Navy from 1959-1963. Once out of the Navy, he worked as a millwright until retirement. He enjoyed gambling, fishing, and spending time with family.
Howard is survived by his brother, Russel Poyner; daughter, Michele Thode; step-children, Tina Butler, Tammy Hallman, Alvina Vuylsteke, Michael Troxel, and Tim Trachtenberg; 13 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Howard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eilene Poyner; parents, Lilly and Lloyd Tucker; and sisters, Pauline Kemp and Christine Casteel.
~ He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. ~
A funeral service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Fri., March 25th at 10a.m., with a viewing there Thurs., Noon-9p.m.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 23, 2016.
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Papa, I miss you so much... You were such an amazing grandfather... I love you so much... You will forever be missed by everyone... RIP

Naomi Terpenning

March 24, 2016

Howard talked me into joining the Navy back in 1959. It was a good decision.

Jon Alan Clawson

March 23, 2016

We will all miss you incredibly Howey, but I know Karen is once again on cloud 9, you always did that for her! Thank you for loving my niece and being the father figure for her children.

Terri Read

March 23, 2016

Amazing man, life of the party, dearly missed by all. Happily reunited with his wife. Uncle Howie, we love you.

Russell Cervantes

March 23, 2016

Howey u will be missed and loved by all know u r with your love aunt Karen my prayers go out to the family

Chris P

March 23, 2016

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