James M Howe

November 16, 2020 under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his

family.

James was born May 5, 1948 in San Jose, California to John Howe and

Geraldine Reynolds. Jim grew up in the Bay Area, attended St. Lucy’s

Elementary School and Bellarmine Preparatory High School. He was the

oldest of five, with three brothers and one sister.

Jim attended UC Santa Barbara where he earned his undergraduate

degree with a Major in Anthropology and Minor in History, as well as his

teaching credential. Santa Barbara is where he met the love of his life,

Beverly Clemente. They were married on June 27, 1970.

Throughout his career, Jim taught grades 3 through 6. He started

teaching at Brandon School in Goleta, California and remained there for 9

years. After moving to Paso Robles in 1980, Jim continued his teaching

career at Winifred Pifer, Georgia Brown, and Pat Butler, all Paso Robles

elementary schools. After creating many lasting friendships with

colleagues and touching the lives of over 1,000 students, he retired in 2008

after 37 years of teaching.

Jim and Bev have been very involved in the Paso Robles community for the

past 40 years. In 1984, they joined Clipper Club, where they met for

monthly social gatherings. Jim also played in a monthly Poker game, with

the same group of guys for 38 years. Jim and Bev attended St. Rose

Catholic Church where Jim was involved in Knights of Columbus and

together they participated in a weekly religious Book Group with close

friends.

Jim was down-to-earth and found happiness in the little moments. He

enjoyed spending quality time with Bev and their three children Amy, Paul

and Tim. He loved playing board games and card games. He enjoyed

nature, gorgeous views, and scenic drives. As an avid sports fan, he loved

all Bay Area teams and would always root for the underdog.

Anyone who knew Jim would say that he is one of the kindest people that

they had ever met. He will be remembered for being genuine, intelligent,

witty, and thoughtful with a gentle soul. He taught others that it is the

beauty in the simple things that truly matter.

Jim and Bev recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together

at home with their children and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife, Bev Howe, of Paso Robles; daughter, Amy

(Russell) Baker, of Paso Robles; son, Paul Howe, of Paso Robles; son, Tim

(Carrie) Howe, of San Francisco; and grandchildren, Amelia Baker and

Kevin Howe, of Paso Robles.

He is also survived by his three younger brothers, Paul, Jack, and Michael

Howe, and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister,

Margaret Howe.

Due to the COVID mandates, there will be a private service held on

December 18th in Paso Robles.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to the Juvenile

Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at www.jdrf.org or Paso Robles

Education Alliance (PREA) at www.goprea.org specifically for teacher

grants.