Delmer Joseph Howard, 87

Delmer Joseph Howard, 87, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away Sept. 8, 2020, at his home. Delmer was born on Aug. 16, 1933, in Lodge Pole, Mont., a son of the late Joseph and Louise Barrow Howard.

He married Billee Lylo Howard on Feb. 25, 1963, in Butte, Mont. The couple later moved to the Silver Valley in 1964 where Delmer worked as a miner at the various mines around the valley. He was an avid reader and liked to travel to different places to find new books. He was also very interested in World War II.

Besides his parents, Delmer is preceded in death by his wife, Billee, who passed away March 7, 2017, as well as three brothers.

Survivors include a son, Delmer A. Howard of Butte; a daughter, Lola Meyer of Page, Idaho; three sisters, Charlene Martinez of Polson, Mont., JoAnn Howard of Polson and LaDonna Kirkaleie of Bakersfield, Calif.; a grandson, Billy Howard of Kalispell, Mont.; a great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Delmer’s wishes, no services will be held.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, Idaho, is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.