Alan "Keith" Howard

Alan Keith Howard was born on Tuesday September 13, 1949 in Fresno, California The 5th child to Elzie and Martha (Hood) Howard. He grew up in Calwa, California. Keith had 6 siblings. Bill, James, Betty, Sharon, And twins Ronnie and Donnie. Keith also had generations of Nieces and Nephews.

Keith joined the United States Marine Corps on August 18, 1968 where he gave his blood, sweat, and tears to our country. He earned 2 Purple Hearts and other medals, rightfully he was proud of his service to our Country and could be heard saying he would do it over and over if he needed too.

Keith married Debra Jean Rose on February 1, 1975. Debbie was the love of his life. She was his biggest fan and the only person Keith was afraid of. They welcomed 3 daughters Jacqueline Diane Howard on 11-30-1975 and Jennifer (Jason) Davis and Selena Howard (best friend Shane Couch) on 1-25-1977. He "adopted" Jessica Canham to become his daughter in 2008. Step-children Troy and Tracie. Keith had 9 Grandchildren Christopher, Francis, Kylie, Tyler (Harley) Aluara, Brian, Calista, Dustin (Alyssa), Kristen 3 grand-dogs Vader, Suzy and Rev. 5 Great-Grandchildren Abby, OJ, Caleb, Bentley and Noah. Keith had 2 special women to him that were part of his life at various times.

He is preceded in death by Daughter Jacqueline (11-30-1975), Mom, Dad and brothers James and Ronnie. 

Keith held many jobs in his life Truck driving was his passion. He loved being on the truck.

Keith loved watching old Westerns on the tv, which he used to do with his Dad. Tinkering with things, finding treasures, telling "war" stories of his life either before, after or during his service, and helping everyone he ever could. Keith valued friendship and was a great friend to everyone. Alan Keith Howard died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. He was surrounded by his daughters, and other loved ones. Keith will be missed by his family tremendously. But we will remember him with love remembering his sense of humor, love of dirty jokes, and love to laugh and let's not forget his love of milk. We also will remember his love of using his middle finger to tell you he loved you. (He really did use it that way) He always will be his daughters' Hero. He's fought many battles but never backed down from one. So long Soldier until we see you again!

His family would also like to mention the exceptional care he received while on Hospice. He grew to love a special nurse and was most cooperative with her.