The family of Howard Dennis Dunn are deeply saddened to announce his passing on April 7, 2025, at the age of 91 in Calgary, Alberta.

Howard was born on the family farm in Turin, Alberta, on November 29, 1933, to Bert and Anne Dunn. He was born prematurely and loved to tell the story of being placed in a shoebox, then into the wood-burning stove where he would be kept warm. He never grew to be a large man, but what he lacked in size, he made up for with his big heart, compassion and consideration for everyone around him. He was a “people” person and made friends everywhere he went.

Howard had an adventurous spirit. One of his biggest adventures was sailing to Italy in his early twenties. He always returned home to the farm though and eventually settled down to dedicate his life to his land until his retirement. In 1965, he married the love of his life, Louise Haines. Together, they raised three children. Many wonderful memories were made through fishing trips, camping trips and vacations to Disney Land and Hawaii.

In 2011, Howard and Louise retired to Coaldale. In 2019, he moved to a retirement home in Lethbridge where he resided for 5 years. After his son’s passing in 2024, he moved to a retirement home in Calgary to be closer to his daughters.

Howard’s first passion was farming but he also enjoyed camping, curling, the casino and coin collecting. He worked diligently throughout the years on coin albums for his grandchildren and he loved nothing more than looking through the albums with them. He also enjoyed a good game of crib. He taught his children and grandchildren the game at young ages and there would always be a rowdy crib tournament during family gatherings.

Howard leaves behind his daughters Dona (Rob) Moriyama and Debra Dunn; grandchildren Colby (Caitlin) Moriyama, Kenzie (Dylan) Moriyama, Amber Dunn, Jamey (Courtney) Dunn, and Devin Smale; six great-grandchildren; sister Mel (Dennis) Cleland; brother-in-law John (Wendy) VandenBroeke; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He has been predeceased by his wife, Christine Louise; son Darren; brothers, Herb and Harold; sister Maxine Mehalko; and stepsisters, Myrt, Myrle, and Merlene.

All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Howard’s Life, which will be held at 2:00PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025, AT THE GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB, 902 – 6 STREET NORTH LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.