Kenneth Girard Howie ’58

Jerry died on May 25, 2000, in Fair Haven, N.J. He came to Princeton from Lawrenceville and left in January of our sophomore year to enter the family construction business, R. A. Howie, Jr. & Sons. In 1963 he joined the commercial real estate firm of L. W. Ellwood and Co., where he ultimately became the owner. He retired in 1996.

Jerry was a board member of the Monmouth Museum and served as a vestryman and warden at St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church in Rumson, N.J. The Church was an important part of Jerry's life and many of his retirement hours were spent on church activities and outreach programs. Jerry was an avid sailor and was a member of the Rumson Yacht Club, where he became vice commodore. Through his life he was involved in competitive sailing and was an encouraging figure for young sailors. Jerry enjoyed gardening and cared for a topiary holly hedge on his property that has been registered with the Smithsonian.

The class extends its sympathy to his wife of 40 years, Anna Grace Dovell, two sons, Steven and David, and a daughter, Elizabeth.

The Class of 1958