Henry Ivan "Hank" Howerton

Henry "Hank" Ivan Howerton, age 76, of Albuquerque, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Lorna Howerton; his children, H. Ivan Howerton, Jr., and his wife Sherri, Elizabeth Hatcher and her husband Norman Hatcher Jr., Michael D. Howerton and his wife, Tami and J. Matthew Howerton and his wife Shelly. He also leaves his mother, Zelma Vanderpool; his sisters, Joanie Pack and Bertie Jackson; brothers, Virgil Howerton and Carmen Howerton. He had nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Hank was predeceased by his daughter, Lori Ann Howerton-Falls; his father, James Howerton; his former wife, Mary Ann Dobbs-Howerton; his sister, Betty Howerton; and two brothers, Duane and Larry Howerton. He served for three years in the US Air Force followed by a career of 35 years with the US Forest Service. During retirement, Hank volunteered with the North Domingo Baca Multi-Generational Center as a driver and was a board member of the North Domingo Baca Neighborhood Association. He was also active with NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Duke City Chapter 1411. Hank loved fishing, golf, bowling, bingo, football (especially the San Francisco 49ers) and Sci-Fi movies. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends and those he loved. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service in Hank's honor on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400