Life Legacy West Branch, Iowa Keith Clarke Howard, 85, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Memorial visitation Tuesday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home where a Masonic Service will be held at 7 P.M. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital. Keith Clarke Howard was born June 11, 1930 in Cedar County, Iowa the son of Russell and Nola (Achenbach) Howard. He attended country school through the 8th grade and attended West Branch High School where he met the love of his life Vivian, graduating in 1948. Keith was a hard worker and held many jobs; truck driver, electrician, farmer, mechanic and business owner. He spent much of his retirement years rebuilding tractors and taking them to parades. He was a great father and loved kids. He worked with the Boy Scouts, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. Survivors include his wife Vivian of West Branch. 5 Children: David (Linda) Howard of Galena, Illinois and their children Fiona, Bronwyn (Eric), John (Brenda) and Gillian (Jess), and Kierra; Duane (Joyce) Howard of Ames, Iowa and their children Brian (Melani), Laura (Tyler); Dean (Barb) Howard of DeSoto, Iowa and their children Chris (Stephanie), Kari (Scott), Jeff (Jodi) and Nikki; Dale (Donna) Howard of Clive, Iowa and their children Justin (Alexis) and Emily (Kyle); Diane (Kathy) Howard of Byrdstown, Tennessee. 17 great grandchildren: Russell, Frances, Beverly, Douglas, Clayton, Madeleine, Adisyn, Corbin, Gavin, Ashley, Allison, Cole, Joe, Jenna, Jackson, Kahlan and Bryn. A sister Rosemary Wertzbaugher also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Shirley Palmer.