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August 18, 1926 December 27, 2013
August 18, 1926 -- December 27, 2013

Audrey C. Howell , Age: 87

Audrey C. Howell transitioned on December 27, 2013 after two years of bravely battling Alzheimer's at Norwood Crossing Assisted Living Center in Chicago. She will be remembered as being sweet, friendly, and kind. She was artistic and fond of nature, especially enjoying walking and bird watching. Audrey was born and raised in Chicago. She excelled scholastically, and dreamt of being a fashion designer. While working at Montgomery Ward, she met her husband, Malcolm, and was married for 36 years before his passing in 1987. After Malcolm's retirement from a career in advertising for Flintkote, they moved to Eugene, Oregon where they shared many golden moments. They made good friends and enjoyed activities such as hiking, square dancing, cross-country skiing, camping, canoeing, and taking courses at the nearby community college. Audrey's artistic talent was shown in her personally created greeting cards with her own illustrations and calligraphy. She is survived by her daughters Wendy (Michael) and Amy (Pip), son Brad (Tisha) and her three grandchildren Emma, Spencer and Kate. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Norwood Crossing and Loving Hands Hospice for their dedication to Audrey. A Memorial Service will be held, December 30, at 3pm at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 at the 2nd floor lounge in the Assisted Living Wing.