Obituary of Howard L. Lorenz

HOWARD L. LORENZ July 8th, 1926 – July 19th, 2014 Howard Leroy Lorenz, 88, a lifelong resident of Camas, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19th, with family by his side. The son of Gus and Marie Lorenz, Howard was born on July 8th, 1926 and attended Camas schools, graduating in 1944. He was active in athletics and was elected ASB president his senior year. After graduation he joined the Navy and became a machinist on a mine sweeper. He then attended Willamette University, graduating with a business degree. While at Willamette, Howard earned six varsity letters in football and tennis, was honored as team captain in football and was selected president of his SAE fraternity. Howard began his real estate career and opened Lorenz Realty in 1960. This was his true calling and he spent the next thirty years guiding Camas-Washougal families toward finding their perfect home. Howard was proud of his community and was active in various civic activities. He served on the Camas Planning Commission for twenty five years helping shape Camas into the vibrant city it is today. He was a volunteer fire fighter for twenty five years, served on the cemetery board and was an active lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. Howard was honored in 1997 as the Camas Citizen of the year. Howard truly loved people. He was an avid story teller and he cherished spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included golf, boating, fishing and bowling. He married Beverly Howard in 1951 and together they raised three children: Linda Steve Stoller, Karen Lewis, and Steve Kris Lorenz. He adored his grandchildren Courtney Roberts, Collin Stoller, Shaun Lewis, Malia Lewis and Joseph Lorenz. Of special joy were great- grandchildren Aiden, Jack, Ben, Gabe, Delaney and Tatum. Howard married Marilyn Powell in 1990 and they shared a special love for twenty three years. He is survived by her four children: John Pam Powell, Robin Bruce Fort, Deborah Dan Dodd and David Betsy Powell; and beloved grandchildren Stewart, Elliot, Jenny, Madeleine, Evan, Mack, Jeremy and Jessie. Howard was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn, his sister Doris Carey, and his son-in-law Craig Lewis. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, WA, reception to follow. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Zion Lutheran Memorial Fund. Visitation will be at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas on Wednesday, July 23rd, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.