Bob graduated from Columbine High School and received a Bachelor's Degree of Science from the University of Phoenix. He had a career that spanned 45 years in aerospace. The company he worked for had many names over the years including, Lockheed Martin and most recently United Launch Alliance.
On August 4, 2012 he married Holly George. Bob had a passion for adventurous outdoor activities. He was a talented skier, whether in the mountains or on the lake. An avid hiker and climber, he never saw a challenge he wouldn't accept and conquer. He hiked every 14'er he could make the time for and when he was not on adventures he was spending time with his family. Family was his biggest hobby and passion.
He is survived by his wife Holly George Howard; children: Josh Howard and wife Britney, Mallory Howard Ellis and her husband Adam; 4 stepsons with whom he had a father-son relationship: Ryan Bame, Ethan Poole, Christian Poole and Aidan Franks; grandchildren: Levin Howard, Julieanna Howard, Enzo Howard, Levi Ellis, Asher Ellis and Ayla Ellis. He is also survived by his mother Gladys Elizabeth Howard; sisters: Sharon Anderson and her husband Greg, Susan Lancaster; brother Joe Howard and wife Mary Kay.
He is preceded in death by his father John Bennett Howard Jr.
A celebration of life service for Bob will be held Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel, 407 Jerry Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, followed by a reception from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
