March 8, 1940 – July 10, 2019
James E. Howard, 79, passed away in Modesto on July 10, 2019. He was born in March of 1940 in Merced, CA to Fred & Eileen Howard. He grew up in the Merced Falls & Snelling area. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1958. In September of 1963 he married his wife of 55 years, Bernadette. The two spent a lifetime raising three children, Bonnie, Sabrina and James II.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to camp, fish and hunt. He enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains and often spent vacations at both. He loved spoiling his grandkids and was lovingly referred to as “Pop” by his family. You could count on him to have a book in his hand or SF Giants baseball game on TV.
Jim spent nearly 28 years serving the community of Turlock as a Police Officer and he retired as a Sergeant in 1996. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim is survived by his wife Bernadette “Bernie”; daughters Bonnie Santiesteban (Mando) and Sabrina Howard; grandchildren Madison Curtiss (Dustin), Dalton Santiesteban, and Gianna Howard; great-granddaughter Clara Curtiss; sister Linda Baylis and brother Dana Howard. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Eileen Howard, son James Howard II and granddaughter Maya Santiesteban.
Services will be held at Allen Mortuary on Tuesday, July 23 at 1:00pm.
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Dixie Olson says
July 23, 2019 at 9:15 amTo Bernie, your children, and grand children,Im sorry to hear of the passing of Jim, my husband Don Olson worked with Jim, and please know he was an outstanding officer, he was kind and had the best laugh, be very proud of the officer he was, my thoughts and prayers are sent to you, I know Don, and other Turlock officers where there to welcome Jim into heaven, God bless and comfort you all
Bart Sargenti and Family says
July 14, 2019 at 8:54 pmThoughts and prayers to the Howard family.
Henry and Bonnie Alberti says
July 14, 2019 at 12:15 amMany memories with Jim and Bernie, Bonnie, Sabrina and James are remembered at this time. So sorry Bernie. Henry and I will always remember, our prayers to you and all the family.
Ellen Wallen O'Brien says
July 13, 2019 at 6:29 amOur love and deepest condolences from the Billy Wallen Family …. so many happy memories with Jim and Bernie. Love,Joan,Ellen and Greg Wallen
Jeff, Daneen & Blake Barker says
July 13, 2019 at 3:10 amJim was a great man & will be missed by all that knew him. Sending much love & prayers to you all! We love you
Louisa Allen says
July 13, 2019 at 1:51 amWhat a pleasure to attend Turlock High School and graduate with Jim in 1958.
Our condolences go to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Marlene Parkinson says
July 13, 2019 at 12:20 amSo sorry for your loss.Prayers for all of
You at this difficult time.
Brock and Dalia Rose says
July 12, 2019 at 11:51 pmOur prayers are with you all. Jim was an amazing man and will be missed dearly. Love you.
Patty Vincent says
July 12, 2019 at 11:03 pmSympathy and love to his entire family.
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