RUPERT - Kent Howard

RUPERT - Kent Howard, 54, of Rupert, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the Intermountain Health Center in Murray, Utah, from complications of pneumonia and flu.
Kent was born Feb. 10, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Darrell and Dorothy Howard. He married Marta Mabey and was later divorced. He then married Cheryl Kerbs. After graduating from high school, he completed a year of college in computer technology. He worked for many years at Inkley's, Dell and as a salesman in various places. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission in Fresno, Calif. Holding numerous callings in the church, he had a love for his calling as membership clerk. He enjoyed cars, electronics and spending time with his family.
Kent is survived by his wife, Cheryl Howard of Rupert; children, Rachel (12), Sarah (11), Kathryn (7) and Bethanne (5), all of Rupert; brother, Eddie Howard of Twin Falls; sisters, Greta Sharp of Filer, Shirlene Crandall of Twin Falls and Deanna Forbes of Idaho Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dad, Darrell Howard; and his mom, Dorothy Howard.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Rupert LDS 3rd Ward building, 526 S F St., with bishop's counselor Rick Stimpson officiating. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. A viewing for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 Sixth St. and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help provide for the future of Kent's daughters at Wells Fargo Bank to the Kent Howard Memorial Fund.
The family would like to thank Dr. Graham, Janet Anderson and the doctors and nursing staff at the Intermountain Health Center in Murray, Utah.