Howard Eugene Pearson, 82, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. Alexis Medical Center in Bismarck.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, on Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman, ND.  Father David Morman will officiate with burial on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND at 2:00 pm CST.  Visitation for Howard will be Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Krebsbach-Kulseth Funeral Chapel in Bowman, ND.  With Rosary and services for family and friends held at 7:00 pm at St. Charles Catholic Church.

Howard was born July 23, 1931 in New Underwood, SD, the son of Charles and Marcella (Brodigan) Pearson.  After graduating from St. Martins Academy in Sturgis, SD, he enlisted into the U.S Navy and served with the SeaBees in the Philippines during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged in May 1955 and returned to the family farm in Thunderhawk, SD.  He was united in marriage to Betty Suko in Lemmon, SD in 1956.  That union brought six children who were all raised in Bowman.  Howard graduated from South Dakota State University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Education.  He then went on to further his education and received a master's degree in Ag Education from Montana State University.  His first teaching job was in Carson, ND in 1959. In 1963 he accepted a position with the Bowman School District as VoAg instructor.  In 1977 Howard and Betty purchased the Coast to Coast hardware store in Bowman, which they owned and operated for 19 years.

Howard was a very active member in the community.  He was a long time member of the Parish Council, Bowman Chamber of Commerce, Bowman School Board, Bowman Cou nty Fair Board, American Legion, Rotary Club, Jaycees, and Cub Scouts.  He also received many awards including North Dakota Vocational Educator of the year and the Bowman Agri-Businessman of the year.  Howard was always proud of his students and the successes they achieved in FFA and in life.

Howard's passions included gardening, woodworking, golfing, traveling, and playing cards with his friends at "coffee" every day.  He also enjoyed working on home improvement jobs in the community and helping his many grandkids with their 4H and FFA projects.  Howard spent many hours volunteering his time at the Bowman golf course and the St. Charles Catholic Church.

Howard is survived by his wife Betty; children: Dave (Lynette) of Hettinger, ND; Dan of Bismarck, ND; Craig (Mary) of Portola, CA; Jolene Hendrickx (Jeff) of Bowman; Justin (Anita) of Bismarck, ND; and Jason (Lacey) of Bismarck, ND; grandchildren: Pam (Chad), Preston (Amanda), Beth, Caitlyn, Tyler, Alix, Tanner, Casey, Ben, Maggie, Mitchell, and Paige; great grandchildren: Hayden, Madison and Macie; siblings: Don (Phyllis) of Lemmon, SD; Chuck (Carol) of Lusk, WY; Patricia of Cottage Grove, MN; Joan (Harold) of Salem, SD; Sister-in-law: Mary of Grand Junction, CO and many other family and friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marcella; his brother Al and his brother-in-law Adrian.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.