Hartford City
Mari Lynn Howard, 44, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015
in Bridgewater Centre, Hartford City.
She was born in Marion on February 2, 1971 to Everett S. and
Janet E. (Wright) Howard. Mari graduated from Blackford High School in 1989,
where she excelled in Track & Field and held school records for shot-put
and discus, one of which still stands today. She also graduated from Taylor
University in 1994, with a Bachelor’s Degree in science. While at Taylor she
was on the girls track team and served on the coaching staff after graduation.
Mari had worked in the Athletic Office at Blackford High
School and recently was a secretary at Indiana Wesleyan University. She attended Union Chapel Ministries of
Muncie and was an avid supporter and fan of the Green Bay Packers
She is survived by her mother, Janet Howard, Hartford City,
her brother, Michael Howard, Upland, a niece, Elizabeth Klara Howard, Marion, a
nephew, Michael Downam, Upland and special friends, Connie & David Murray,
Daleville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Everett, in 2010
and a sister-in-law, Donna in 1999.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17 in
Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall
officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be in Waters Funeral Home from 3-7 p.m.
Friday, October 16 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to be sent to the
Athletic Department of Blackford High School, 2392 N. State Road #3, Hartford
City, Indiana 47348.
Online condolences may be sent to:
www.watersfuneralhomes.com.