Howard O. Cash

Delmar "Dan" and Esther Cash of Eugene, Oregon welcomed their third son, Howard Oliver Cash, on April 23rd, 1935. Howard joined brothers Gene and Glenn that day for a lifetime of brotherhood. Howard delighted in the stories of his childhood, the brotherhood, and his parents, in whom he took great pride. If you knew Howard, you knew his Dad was a cop, you knew of the camping trips, the escapades at Kitson Springs, of a Mom and Dad whom he admired, and to what appeared to him as the perfect childhood. Elementary and high school in Eugene, then off to Abilene Christian College in Texas for a trip to further his education, along with trips (whenever possible) back to Eugene. He knew the way to college, but also never forgot home. Brother Glenn shared many of those years with him, and brother Gene was never far off. Howard could tell you the route they traveled to and from college, and years later would discuss those routes with his son, David, as he traveled some of the same routes. Howard was drafted into the U.S. Army during his third year at Abilene, three months behind Glenn. They spent two years, mostly in Texas, with Howard learning to be a medic. Returning to Abilene for his final year of college, Howard earned his bachelor's degree in finance, before heading off to begin his life in the professional world. He used his life skills and education working at Pape' Machinery, ESCO, CODA, and the American Heart Association. Howard married Dorothy "Dotsy" Cravens on November 27, 1959. They were married for 44 years, and raised three sons together; Kent, Kurt, and David. Dotsy passed away in 2004. When Howard married Sharon Teigland, they began a 20 year journey never to be forgotten. Being retired, Howard took on a new role as a travel guru; looking for new trips and new places to travel. He loved traveling, always with places to go and things to see. His only regret was not starting to travel earlier in his life. Howard loved shopping (online when he was no longer able to physically), he loved driving (in which he excelled), he loved buying fun new gadgets for his family, he loved giving gifts, he loved America, and as a lifelong member of the Church of Christ he loved God! His parents, brother Gene, sister-in-laws Marilee and Phyllis, and first wife Dotsy preceded him in death. He leaves behind his beloved wife Sharon, sons Kent (Lori), Kurt (Megan), and David (Angela), step children Timothy and Tracy (Bob), devoted brother Glenn, 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who grew up hearing the wonderful escapades and travels of Howard.

Howard O. Cash

April 23, 1935 - July 30, 2024