Smith, Howard Alfred Ludor
June 30, 1921 - November 24, 2013
Smith, Howard Alfred Ludor, aged 92, passed away November 24, 2013 at the Drumheller Health Centre Continuing Care. Howard was born June 30, 1921 in Winchester, England, son of Emma and Charles Smith. He came to Canada with his mother in 1923, moving to Alberta in 1926. Howard married Marion Teeple of Camrose, July 3, 1943 and together they raised four sons in Drumheller. Howard worked in the Red Deer Valley Coal Mine for seventeen years. Later he went on to work for the Alberta Brewers Agents in both Drumheller and Calgary until his retirement in 1986. In 1987 he moved to Carbon and then to Three Hills, eventually returning to Drumheller in 2012. Howard often spoke of his enjoyment of fly fishing. Also, the wellness and care of animals was a deep concern of his, giving special attention to family pets and many species of birds, mastering many of their calls with his whistling. He was happiest when doing something with his hands; especially construction projects around the house and making and gifting unique log-cabin birdhouses. Drives to neighbouring towns and visits with people he knew was a favourite pastime. Howard relished great conversation and always had plenty of interesting stories to tell. In his youth, he played piano and he developed a love of music that spanned from Opera to Country. Among Howard’s musical favourites were Gene Autry and Wilf Carter. Howard is survived by his sons, Meredith (Lynda), Terry (Vivian), Mark (Vickie), Kevin (Elaine), seven grandchildren, Cinnamon (Dennis), Lorne (Kara), Keri, Jennifer, Gregory (Marlena), Michael and Bo, and eight great-grandchildren, and also, dearest friend Donnie Church.
At Howard’s request there will be no funeral service. In spring there with be a gathering of family and friends at the Drumheller Municipal Cemetery, for a time of remembering and the interment of ashes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller & District Humane Society, P.O. Box 1474, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 or a humane society of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Drumheller Health Centre, for the attention given to Howard while a resident there. Condolences may be forwarded through Courtney Winters Funeral Home, 199 2nd Street West, Box 2248, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 or email www.courtneywintersfuneralhome.ca
