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Our beloved Kent died at home at the age of 79 on November 3, 2020, following an extended illness with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This relentless brain disease produces abnormal amounts of protein which degenerated his body but not his spirit. Positive to the end, he was determined not to let this disease get him down. He loved spending time with the family he treasured, traveling the world, taking the RV to far-off destinations, and drinking a good Manhattan.

Kent was born March 23, 1941, in Blair, NE, the son of Dr. C. D. Howard and Beatrice Howard. After graduating from Dana College with a degree in science, he worked for United of Omaha for three years before getting a degree in Medical Technology. For several years Kent operated labs and blood banks in the states of Washington and Nebraska. While in Fremont, NE, Kent took the opportunity to get a degree in hospital administration from the U of MN. This took him and his family to UT, KS, MO, IL, and OH where he was either the COO or CEO of health care systems. He had a fierce determination to improve any hospital facility where he was in charge and to provide quality healthcare. Kent worked long hours and loved mentoring other young CEO's at his satellite hospitals.

Small in stature but long on natural ability and determination, Kent excelled in any sport he tried. He was All-State quarterback in high school and an excellent shortstop/second baseman on teams from grade school through college. Kent and Karen also bicycled over 30,000 miles recreationally, a hobby that became a passion.

Kent leaves behind a devoted family that he adored and left such a legacy to survive him. Wife, Karen; Sons: Michael, John (Kit), and Mark (Alfredo); Grandchildren: Carson (Cody), Jensen, and Kate; Great-grandchildren: Olive and Everly. Sister Sheila Seberg (Richard), Newport Beach, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews in CA and IN.

Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Park City, UT, on December 5 at 11 a.m., invitation only. Burial will be in his beloved NE in the spring. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Please share your memories and photos with his family at www.starksfuneral.com. No flowers please. Kent will be laid to rest in Blair, NE later in the spring of 2021. Donations in Kent's name may be made to: Senior Charity Care, PO Box 744, Kaysville, UT 84037; TunnelstoTowers. org; CurePSP,, donations@curepsp.org. Kent's brain has been donated for research at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.

#2-Published in the Enterprise 9 April 2021

Our beloved Kent died at home at the age of 79 on November 3, 2020, following an extended illness with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This relentless brain disease produces abnormal amounts of protein which degenerated his body but not his spirit.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for J. Kent Howard on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 2005 Davis Drive, Blair, NE. Interment to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Kent's extended obituary may be viewed and memories may be shared at www.starksfuneral.com

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In Loving Memory We Celebrate the Life of James Kent Howard Born March 23, 1941 Blair, Nebraska ~ Passed Away November 3, 2020 Park City, Utah

Husband of Karen Beth Howard. Children: Michael Howard, John (Kit) Howard, Mark (Alfredo) Howard. Grandchildren: Carson (Cody) Larsen, Jensen Howard, Kate Howard. 2 Great-Grandchildren: Everly and Olive Larsen. Parents: Dr. C.D. and Beatrice Howard. Sister: Sheila (Richard) Seberg.

Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Park City, Utah. Celebrant: Reverend Patrick Carley.

Saint Francis Borgia Blair, Nebraska. Celebrant: Reverend Gerald Melchior.

Funeral Mass Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 am Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Park City, Utah. Introductory Rites: Entrance Hymn “These Alone Are Enough”. Liturgy of the Word: First Reading Job 19:1, 23-27. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23. “Shepherd me O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life”. Second Reading: Romans 5: 5-11; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12; Homily: Reverend Patrick Carley. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Offertory Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord”. Lord’s Prayer. Communion Rite. Communion Hymn: “One Bread, One Body”. Meditation: “Be Not Afraid”. Final Commendation and Farewell: Invitation to Prayer, Signs of Farewell, Song of Farewell, Prayer of Commendation, Recessional Hymn: “On Eagles’ Wings”

Rite of Committal, Interment: Blair, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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