Harley M.C. Howland

We are saddened to announce the passing of Harley Howland on October 18, 2005, at the age of 89. His family and his many friends will miss his gruff wit and generous nature. Mr. Howland was preceded in death by his parents, Wiener and Mathilda Howland; his beloved wife, Berenice; his infant son, Rodger; and his sister, Carol. He is survived by son, Harley Jr. and wife Carolyn, and their two sons, Harley III and Cindy; Daniel and Kristina (daughter, Sofia). Son, David and wife Kitty, and their three daughters, Jennifer Howland (children, Kayla, Brandon, and Nathan); Becky and Curt Maki (children, Hannah and Charlie); Laura and Kevin Gullikson (children, Andrew and Noah). He is also survived by two brothers, Morris (Alice) and Duaine; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Howland was born December 14, 1915, in Nielsville, MN. He married Berenice Sheridan on October 12, 1939, in Shelly, MN. They lived in Nielsville, Georgetown, and Erskine, MN, where Mr. Howland worked in the grain elevator business. In 1953, the couple moved to Moorhead, MN, and Mr. Howland became a line superintendent for Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association. In 1977, he retired from GTA, and started his own business repairing antique clocks and building grandfather clocks, which he continued until June of this year. He also enjoyed playing bridge and cribbage, traveling, gardening, and maintaining his reputation as a "stubborn Norwegian". Mr. Howland was a member of the Lutheran Church of Christ the King.

The family would like to thank the staff of Eventide Lutheran Home for their exceptional care and personal attention during his illness.


Visitation: Friday (October 21, 2005) from 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 7, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.


Funeral service: Saturday (October 22, 2005) at 11 AM at the Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead


Burial: Saturday at 3:30 PM at St. Petri Cemetery, Nielsville.