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Patsy Howard Obituary

Patsy Jo Howard

Patsy Jo Howard, 75, of Findlay, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born July 6, 1948, in Findlay, the daughter of Ralph and Beatrice (Cole) Musgrave. She married Roger Howard on June 2, 1968, and he survives in Mt. Blanchard.

Patsy's survivors also include her sons, Matthew Howard of Arlington and David (Kendra) Howard of Ft. Myers, Florida; daughters, Rachel Sims of Waynesville and Deborah (Greg) Hammons of Cordova, Tennessee; brother, James (Anita) Musgrave of Mt. Blanchard; sisters, Virginia Miller and Phyllis DeWitt of Findlay; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Musgrave; sister, Lois Spitsnaugle; and granddaughter, Brooklyn Renee.

Patsy was a 1966 graduate of Riverdale High School and formerly worked in the cafeteria of Heritage Christian School for 13 years. She was also a 4-H advisor with the Milk-E-Whey 4-H group and was a camp counselor for over 10 years. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, Findlay, and loved to hike, bake, and watch western movies, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Per her request, services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Bridge Home, Health, and Hospice or Cancer Patient Services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, is assisting family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Sep. 19, 2023.

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Becca (Pearson) Besaw

September 20, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Howard's passing! I remember her always having a smiling face when I attended HCS! I also looked forward to her chili on chili days!!!! She was a great volleyball coach, too. My condolences to the Howard family.

Angela Miller Moore

September 20, 2023

I remember how very sweet, kind and lady like Coach Howard was. She encouraged us as girls to play volleyball to the best of our ability, but to honor God first and foremost. She used to put her pointer finger and her thumb together saying "you may be little" showing us her thumb, but "you're number one" turning around her pointer finger. She always wore her blue dress to our games, and I thought she was so lovely.
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Coach Howard. See you in Glory! Love you!

Beth Zink

September 19, 2023

I am so very sorry. Please accept my most sincere sympathies and deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Beth Zink (Clearwater Systems)

Ron and Linda Miller

September 19, 2023

So sorry for this deep loss. Pat had the prettiest smile! She was well loved by my kids especially the 3 girls there at HCS. She was an enthusiastic and encouraging coach to them. Pat loved our Lord and it showed!

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