This was one finish line Steve was not eager to cross. Diagnosed unexpectedly with glioblastoma in October of 2017, he fought and prayed furiously for a miracle. Stephen Kent Howell (August 18, 1956), best known as Steve and Howie, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 15th surrounded by family.
Steve was a smart, feisty, competitive, athletic, straight shooter; who was also gentle, kind and loving.
He was passionate about exercising outdoors – cycling, hiking and skiing and equally passionate about his Toronto sports teams – especially his Leafs. Steve loved Costco, big screen tv’s, the Canadian Tire flyer, his dapper clothes and colourful socks along with his amazing career and colleagues at Altus Group. Most of all, he loved his family Laurie, Brandon and Alyssa and their dog Koda.
Steve was immensely grateful and humbled by all who sent cards, gifts and messages, dropped by for visits and prayed for him. Heartful thanks to his colleagues, friends, neighbours, team-mates and family.
Stephen is lovingly remembered by his children, Brandon and Alyssa and his wife Laurie. Cherished son of Catherine (nee McEnaney) and the late Thomas Howell. Big brother of Heather (John Luvison), Shanen (Martin Andrew), Alanna, Cara (the late Mike Ettorre) and Alice (Shawn Keba). Dear uncle of Avery and Maggie Keba. Beloved nephew of Gene and Philip (Dee) McEnaney of Caledon and Helen Drury of Wasaga Beach.
The family will receive friends, neighbours and colleagues for a loud and colourful Celebration of Life to honour Steve on Friday, June 1st at 2pm
Brampton Golf Club - 7700 Kennedy Road South, Brampton
The family would appreciate donations to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research or Heart House Hospice
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
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