Neil Howell, age 64, died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 19, 1998.

Neil was born in Nephi, Utah on February 14, 1934 to Alva Willis and Susie Howell, the youngest of five children. He married Stephany Gates on June 17, 1957 in Salt Lake City. Neil was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving two terms during the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of the University of Utah., Neil had recently retired from his job at Salt Lake County as a Computer Analyst. Neil was an avid outdoorsman. Fishing, hunting, boating and golf were his passions. He also tied his own flies, loaded his own ammo and built his own golf clubs to support his hobbies. Neil was always very personable and friendly and will be missed by all who his life touched.Neil is survived by his wife, Stephany; son, David; daughter, Susan Schweppe (Matt); brothers, Dee O. Howell (Barbara) and James M. Howell (Bonnie); sisters, Ferne Varcoe (Ellis) and Essie Droubay; along with his five grandchildren.

A private graveside service for family members will be held at the Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Directors Larkin Mortuary.

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