Mary Howell
ST. IGNATIUS — Mary Anita Patelzick Howell, age 100, passed away on June 12, 2022, at The Pines of Mission. She was born on Oct. 27, 1921, in Camas, Idaho, to Thomas and Edna (Mortensen) Patelzick, the second of six children: Elaine (Aubrey) Bennett, Thomas (Bev) Patelzick, Jan (Bill) Higgins, and Claire (Ray) Cabrera. She moved with the family to Agawamin 1930 and to Moiese in 1935.
Mary graduated from Charlo High School in 1940 and married Jensen Howell on Aug. 16, 1941. They had two children, William Thomas (Marlene) Howell and Carol Betty (Richard) Simpson, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren.
Following the death of Jensen in 1989, Mary enjoyed meeting friends for lunch at the Charlo Senior Center and playing pinochle. The Monday night card parties were also fun. After living in the Moiese Valley for 70 years, Mary moved to St. Ignatius in 2005. She continued to enjoy her visits to the Charlo Senior Center for several more years. For most of the last three years Mary resided at The Pines of Mission. On her 100th birthday all her family living locally, helped her celebrate. She had a wonderful, caring support group at The Pines and her family is very appreciative.
There will be a family graveside service. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
