Howard passed away on December 20, 1978 at the age of 60 in Denver, CO from a lengthy illness.  He is survived by his daughter Virginia Faith Benson Mansfield '66, his sister Helen Benson Relyea '50. 

Howard was an avid fisherman, photographer, woodworker and general "fix-it" man.  He loved camping and hiking.  He enjoyed collecting pennies and indian arrowheads.   He worked for the American Brass Company in Waterbury and Sears store in Denver. CO>