Friday, June 29, 2007

Welcome

Dear Family & Friends -
This site is in honour of the Ben Howard family. It is our hope this site can be a place for updated information as it becomes available and is appropriate, and a place for loved ones to share memories, etc.

We are working on setting up a family fund, so please stay posted for more information.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Our family is saddened by this horribly tragic accident. We express our love to the Howard family and will keep you in our prayers.

The young man involved in this accident is also terribly affected. He is a returned missionary from Italy and was planning to be married in the temple in a few weeks.

God bless you all!

Anonymous said...

Our hearts just ache for you and your family. Trust in God and hold tight to each other. Bless you all.

Anonymous said...

I am very sorry for your loss, Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are prayers with you .

Anonymous said...

WE LOST OUR 17 YEAR OLD SON LAST AUG. IT IS THE HARDEST THING YOU WILL EVER DO! BUT HAVE TRUST IN THE LORD THAT THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON, KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WITH THEM AGAIN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.JUST KNOW THAT THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT YOU WILL NOT THINK OF THEM AND WHAT IT IS THAT THEY MIGHT BE DOING. REMEMBER FAMILYS CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER. I KNOW JUST KEEPING A JOURNAL OF ALL THE LITTLE THINGS THAT ARE SO IMPORTANT TO YOU AND YOUR FEELING HELP. TO JUST GO BACK AND READ THEM YOUR WONDER HOW YOU EVER MADE IT THROUGH. BUT YOU ALWAYS SEEM TO I GUESS YOU REALLY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE.
GOD BE WITH YOU!!

Anonymous said...

My heart if breaking for your family! I have small children and can not immagine what you are going through at this time. You will be in my families prayers.

afriend said...

I am sick over your losses. My heart aches for your family. You are all in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

You never know from one moment to the next if you'll be here or not so always make sure your loved ones know how much you love them and trust that the Lord has a plan for your whole family. Take the opportunity to grow from this experience in time and remember that forgiveness is a huge key. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that the surviving children will recover and be able to live full and happy lives.

Anonymous said...

My deepest sympathy goes out to Ben and his family during this time of grief. I learned of this terrible tragedy from my good friend Dave Adams.

The entire Howard family is my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless all of you.

Anonymous said...

There are no words to make anything better. As someone who deals with tragedy on a daily basis, being at this accident with your family was no exception. My thoughts and prayers are with Rachel and Caleb in their recovery and Ben in his difficult time of sorrow.

God Bless!

Anonymous said...

I am saddened to hear of your loss. Always remember of our Savior's love for us, and remember that we can be reunited with our loved ones. Through your darkest hour you are giving life. Wayne Ashton, Donor Father

Anonymous said...

Dear Howard Family,
We live in South Carolina but are from Utah. We wish to offer our deepest condolences at the loss of your sweet family members. Our prayers are with you at this time.
If there is any way for us to contribute to Washington Mutual from here please let us know.

Anonymous said...

John DeVores (the oldest boy in the picture) recently married my niece Holly Box in Hurst. Ben Howard opened up his beautiful home to our family for the wedding. My heart is saddened and broken for his family.

God has reasons we don't always conceive but they were a spiritual family and I know they'll be reunited again one day.

Ben, John & Holly - Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

God Bless you all!

Much Love, Tammy Halbritter

Anonymous said...

As a friend of Nellene's (Ben's sister), I know of their strong faith and deep devotion to the Lord.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you face this difficult time.

God Bless you all.

Anonymous said...

Dear Ben,

You have an amazing family. We love having you in our Ward. Our children will miss your children and are grateful to still be able to be with Rachel and Caleb. They are incredible individuals.

Your wife was a very happy person and we will miss her shining light.

Our love and prayers are with you. We are grateful to know that your wonderful family will be together again.

YBARRA's

Anonymous said...

Dear Rachel,
The Middleton Ward Young Women love you and miss you. We are so sorry about this tragedy and hope you know our prayers are with you. We are thankful for our loving Heavenly Father and know you will be with your family in the eternities. Be strong, you have a wonderful family who loves you. Hugs and kisses, Megan, Rachel, Katie, Lacey, Carly, Brooke, Mary, Anna, Mattie, Stephanie, Kasie, Tiana,Cierra,Chelsea, Bailee, Shay, Rachael, Dannie, Ally, Audrey, Shaylea, Elli, Kami, Melissa, Emily, Demi, Laura, Haylie, Kali, Shyanne

Anonymous said...

We will know the answers when we are with Him again. I am deeply saddened by your loss. I know your loved ones live and will be with you again. Eternity holds that gift. May the Lord comfort and hold you during this most difficult time. May you feel the great love and support surrounding you.

Leslie Lord

Anonymous said...

Ben, you and your family are in our prayers. We cannot imagine the agony that your heart must be feeling. Janine was always so nice to talk to. She was the most creative woman I knew. She got me excited about food storage! (and all the clever places to put it) Matthew was awesome. I remember teaching him piano; he would try so hard to make it look like he had practiced all week...but when he found a song that he liked to play he played it with everything he had, and even enjoyed it. Ester was such a quick learner. She would play a song through on the piano once and would almost have it perfect, and then if it wasn't perfect she would work on it till it was. I noticed the bond that she had with Caleb...I know they had their moments, but she really looked out for him.
Rachel, I am so glad you are still with us. I know your heart is just broken. Be strong and know that if you ever need anything, there are so many of us wanting to help you.
Caleb, be strong, I pray that the Lord will heal you fully.

We love you all and are praying that you will not just feel the great comfort from the Lord, but that you will also have the strength to make it through each day. Take it a day at a time, eventually you will be able to breathe without hurting so much. If there is anything you need, you know how to reach us.
All our love, Aaron, Amy, Tess and Ivy

Anonymous said...

Ben,
I can't not express here any words that will make this easier at this time. I know the love you had for Janine and your children. I know they are with Heavenly Father now I also know it is hard for you and the family. Prayers will not end for you and them. May God bless all of you with the strength to make it through this. We are here should you need anything.
Much love,
Karen Wallace-Ramsbacher and Family

Anonymous said...

Ben,
Your family has been such a powerful influence in my nephew, John's, life. I am eternally grateful. My heart aches for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Our hearts are broken for your incredible loss. We pray that GOD lifts up your spirits and that you feel the love and support from all of us who pray for all of you to trust in the LORD. We do not know his plan, however, we do know that all things happen for a reason.
May GOD bless all of you and keep you safe.

Love and hugs to you,

Don, Pam and Laura

Anonymous said...

Dear Howard Family,

I live in Princeton, IN. My very good friend Rhonda Box, mother to Holly, recently married to John DeVores, told me of this tragic accident.

I wish to offer my deepest condolences at the loss of your family members.

My prayers are with you.

Love to you Holly and Howard Family,

Lisa Beaman

Anonymous said...

Ben, our hearts are aching for you, Rachel and Caleb, and all of the family at this time of your tremendous loss. We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your precious famiily members, Janine, Matthew, and Esther. They are in their heavenly home. If we can do anything to help you through this, please do not hesitate to call on us. We will be on this family blog frequently to check on Rachel and Caleb's condition. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts.

Sweet Rachel, I remember you ringing my doorbell those times when you were actively supporting your school here in Hurst TX. I know that you are a STRONG person and that you will recover from all of this to go on and be even stronger. I am so very sorry for your deep loss. Please know that you will be constantly in my prayers.

Margie and Gordon
Hurst TX neighbors

Anonymous said...

To all of the Howard Family,

We have come to love you through your brother/son, Evan, who is serving here in the Alabama Birmingham Mission and lived with us for 4 1/2 months. We just love Evan and know how much he loves his family. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Please know that we will do all that we can to take care of Evan. We will let all of the ward members here in Madison, who have grown to love Evan, know what has happened, so that they can send him letters and cards expressing their love. All who we have told so far are just broken-hearted for him and for all of you. Our prayers will continue for you.

Love,
Brent, Nancy and Jim Law
Madison, AL

Anonymous said...

Ben and family,

My heart and soul ache for you. I would love to put together this beautiful letter expressing how sorry I am for your loss, but it is difficult because I am sure I don't even have a shimmer of understanding. But what I do know is that you have a Big Big God to whom you may rest in, in whom has great big arms and is ultimatley in control. I know that you are resting in his peace. God has really laid your family on my heart and I pray for you often. Ben we spent many hours on the phone..I am Hailey I was engaged to Evan. Even though I never became part of your family, I have always carried a spot for you and your family in my heart.

With all my heart,
Hailey Aldous

Anonymous said...

Howard family,
I was devastated to hear of your loss. Though I haven't been in touch with you for several years, you still hold a special place in my heart. You have one of the most amazing and loving families I have ever met.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
Becky Tolman Ginos