John C. Howell

John C. Howell, 64, of Belgrade, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 20, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1944 in Beloit, Wisconsin the son of Jim and Sally Howell. He served in the US Army; following the service he married Joellyn Buell in Red Wing, MN. He worked for Northwestern Bell in Rochester, MN. He also owned Filmore Nursery in Canton, MN. He and his family lived in Decorah, Iowa. He moved to Atlanta, GA in the mid 1980#8217;s and started 3 businesses and was currently president of Hartman Howell. He and Joellyn retired to Montana in 2000. He was a bus driver for the Manhattan School District and Karst Stage. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Joellyn; son and daughter-in-law Peter and Brooke Howell of Livingston; daughter and son #8211;in-law Amy and Eric Hoffmann of Dillon, MT; grandson Kenneth Cash Hoffmann; sister Susan Lustig of Newland, NC; brother David (Pearle) Howell of Myersville, MD; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Manhattan School Foundation, P.O. Box 1223, Manhattan, MT 59741 Condolences and memories may be shared at www.dahlcares.com