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Robert Brian Howe
May 26th, 1956 - June 14th, 2020
May 26th, 1956 - June 14th, 2020
Our shy, funny, brilliant Brian the Lion has died. Robert Brian Howe, 64, succumbed to brain cancer on June 14, 2020, at home in San Antonio, Texas, with his family at his side. Born on May 26, 1956 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the firstborn son of Robert William and Bertha Maude (Simons) Howe.
Brian had a passionate poet’s heart and a mercurial mathematician’s mind. Poetry and the arts were early and persistent interests. He also came to love mathematics, pursued degrees in the subject, and worked in utility rate analysis and mathematical modeling in medical research early in his career. He approached his later work in IT with the same meticulous and methodical problem-solving skills. Away from work, he pursued interests in physics, machine learning, and data analysis. His favorite hobbies were spending hours in libraries and bookstores, studying technical topics at home, biking Salado Creek, and hiking and outdoor activities at local and state parks - especially walking the Botanical Gardens and Riverwalk, and running the hills at Friedrich Wilderness Park.
His dedication to his work was superseded only by his devotion to his family. He met his wife and best friend, Jeanette Marie Brown, when they were at the University of Texas at San Antonio for their undergraduate degrees. They married October 16, 1982 and their five daughters were born in San Antonio and in Austin where Brian earned his graduate degree at the University of Texas.Brian was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jeanette, and cherished daughters Caitlyn Howe, Rebecca Howe (Josh Alley), Jessamyn Howe (Max Trautner), Meredith Howe, Larkin Howe; grandchildren Olive and Atlas Alley; and Wiley Trautner-Howe. He is also survived by his dear brother James Howe (Leslie), brothers-in-law Christopher Brown (Ruth Lindahl) and Terence Brown (Hayley Waldner), and sisters-in-law Celeste Norlund (Geir), Margaret Brown (Philip Marshall), Bridget Lewis (Steve), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Funeral Caring USA, 6902 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78219. A private graveside service will be held for family members only on Friday, June 19. Brian will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home
Section "Promise 9", located behind mausoleum #2 • 29.49852428, -98.42910883
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Barbara Wilson
I don't know what to say. I've thought about this even before he passed. What do you say to one of your best friends who has not just lost her husband but has also lost the other half of her soul. Thier being together encompassed the perfect yin/yang. One introvert, one extrovert. Yet both focused on a future of family and education. Thier devotion to family is unparalleled. I'm sure that there were times when Brian felt outnumbered with a wife and five daughters, but he hung in there with quiet courage. The pillar of strength in the family. His daughter's first true love. A man that they will hold as an example to other men in thier lives. Brian will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His legacy won't be in the work he did and loved, but by his children and grandkids. Through them, you will see him. Maybe in the way they smile and laugh or maybe just by a gesture or habit. He will be there always and forever. Bye Brian the Lion, your mane will always sustain.
Faye Mcbee
So very glad that I grew to know Bryan, thru you Jeanette. I remember when he was a very small child, and spending two weeks with his family. I wish I had known the the man he became. He must have been wonderful, and you also Jeanette, to rais 5 beautiful Daughters. Prayers for you all. Please keep in touch.
Tata
So very ecstatic that I got to know Brian. He was the most amazing man...how you 2 raised your family is incredible. Every time I saw him with the g babies, it made me smile because he could put them right to sleep and sit on the floor during tea parties. He will be greatly missed.
Susan Price
So glad I had the privilege of meeting Brian. So intelligent, creative, caring, deep. I love Caitlyn’s poem describing his voice. Fiercely proud of you girls and such a worthy spouse for my dear friend Jeanette. Rest n peace, amazing Brian.
Kelly Soell
May he fly with the angels and watch over his loving wife and four beautiful daughters. He is only as far as your heart ❤️
Erika Gonzalez
What a beautiful eulogy and perfectly put. You have our condolences and prayers. I am forever grateful to both of your parents for raising such strong, compassionate, free-thinking and well rounded girls. We mourn with you and he will be greatly missed.
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