Joseph Charles Howse, age 84 of Invermere, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, April 14th, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 3rd, 1932 at Whitefish Lake, Alberta. Joseph moved to Invermere in 1960, where he met his wife to be Avril McMahon and they were married in 1962. They moved from Invermere with their family to Alberta in 1987. They lived in St. Paul, Alberta for many years & later moved back to Invermere March 2015.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Avril, 6 daughters and 5 sons, Donna (Joe) of Invermere, B.C., Charlie of Calgary, AB, Dusty (Cherie) of Buffalo Lake, AB, Cheyenne of Calgary, AB, Georgina (Jason) of Calgary, AB, Jimmy (Gail/Margaret) of St. Paul, AB, Freddy (Giselle) of Invermere, B.C., Billy (Jolene) of Vilna, AB, Jay (Crystal) of St. Paul, AB, Mary of Invermere, B.C., and Sandra (Bruce) of St. Paul, AB. He is also survived by his 43 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 brother, and by numerous nieces & nephews.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Horace Washington & Eliza Jane Howse; and by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces & nephews.

A Wake will be held on Wednesday, April 20th and Thursday April 21st at: 100 Capilo Way, (White Tent) in Invermere, B.C.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 22nd at 1:00 pm 100 Capilo Way – (White Tent) in Invermere, B.C. Pastor Wayne Frater of Radium, B.C. & Rev. Robert Wright of Goodfish Lake, AB will be officiating.

Interment will take place at Mount View Cemetery, Invermere, British Columbia.

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