Gordy Howes, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Oak Harbor on October 22, 2012.

Born September 16, 1946, to Ardell G. and Alta (Nelson) Howes in Kenmore, North Dakota. He was raised in North Dakota; lived in Port Townsend from 1963 to 1976; spent his last 32 years in Oak Harbor.

Gordy is survived by his wife, Lonita of 36 years; father, Ardell Howes; stepmother, Eleanor Howes; brothers, Gary (Sharon) Howes; Terry (Charlotte) Howes; stepbrothers, Steven (Leslie) Ames; Forrest Ames; stepsister, Francine (Kent) Rudeen; daughters, Sherri (Andrew)Johnson, Tracy Andersen, Tina

Bainbridge; son, John (Susie) Howes; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Gordy reunited in Heaven with his mother, Alta Kram.

Celebration of Life is 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at Family Bible Church, 2760 SW Heller Road in Oak Harbor.

Memorial contributions in his honor are suggested to: ALS Association