Mary Helen Howard-Rockwell
February 10, 1929 - September 3, 2018
“On a clear day… How it will astound you, that the glow of your being outshines every star.”
This song was often beautifully sung by our dear mother. She was sure it described Heaven and now she knows it does.
Raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, she was the wife of 44 years to Sportscaster Bill Howard Sr. Bill was interred at Arlington National Cemetery with our fallen heroes in 1994. Mother to three children; Anne Howard, Kathleen Blodgett spouse Christopher, and Bill Howard Junior spouse Trese. Grandmother to Will Howard and Christie Garrettson spouse James and great grandmother to Nadia Garrettson. Helen later married Joseph Rockwell. We know she loved us all very much and that is what she takes with her.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM with a vigil beginning at 7:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph's Villa, 451 Bishop Federal Ln, Salt Lake City.
Our family wishes to thank Huntsman Cancer Center, Symbii Hospice, Beehive Senior Care and CNA's Corey, Marie and Crystal for their gentle and loving care.
In Loving Memory
Our most darling Helen. Somewhere in this time I was blessed to meet you, and so at Kathy's 13th birthday party came the chance. Such a lady, with laughing eyes and smiling face, I met the friend I would never forget, nor whose prayers I would never go without! You signaled me to follow on your visits to Huntsville, where I engaged in one of the most gratifying relationships with Father Pat. You brought to many back to the arms of Our Lords, one of whom is awaiting you in heaven, after simply visiting with her and sharing your own compassion for Him in this world Helen, I thank you a million times for calling me "your child" as you often did. Sending peace, love, and gratitude with you as you enter your Heavenly resting place. Love, Barb
barb herndon
Midvale, UT
She will remember the moments you made her feel love more than the times you said, "I love you."
Barb Herndon
Midvale, Sa
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. Love and prayers, Joan
Joan Mirka
west Valley City, UT, UT