Christopher Jon Howard
November 8, 1970 - July 20, 2017
Christopher Jon Howard, 46, of Canaan, passed away July 20, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a three year battle with cancer. Chris was born on November 8, 1970 to Richard and Helen (Eckler) Howard of Philmont. He will be remembered for his volunteering and always striving to make things better for those he was around. He was a volunteer coach for the Morris Memorial Soccer Teams. He helped to raise money for Make A Wish, and also played Santa for his previous employer COARC. Chris was the owner of the Intruders / Bulldog Drum Line of Columbia County. He worked for Frito Lay in Pittsfield, and always enjoyed the challenge of making the places he was employed a better place for all involved. Chris is survived by his wife Heidi (Gansowski) Howard, his three children; Jensen, Jonah, and Jadyn. He is also survived by his brother Jamie Howard of Albany. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:00 am, from Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in West Ghent Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Christopher Jon Howard, 46, of Canaan, passed away July 20, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a three year battle with cancer. Chris was born on November 8, 1970 to Richard and Helen (Eckler) Howard of Philmont. He will be remembered... View Obituary & Service Information