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Bruce Howes, Home with the Lord at 57

June 2010

The Rev. Bruce Howes died yesterday, June 2, 2010. He was 57 years old. He and his wife Patricia had two sons, Kenneth and David. Since his graduation from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1982 Howes served churches in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod (RPCES) as well as PCA churches in Delaware. He had also served as the stated clerk of Heritage Presbytery since 1986. At the time of his death Howes was pastor emeritus of the Heritage Presbyterian Church of New Castle, Del. and had most recently served as stated supply of Trinity PCA in Newark, Del. Howes had been valiantly battling cancer for several years.

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Lee

Last Name:
Ferguson

Location:
Murfreesboro, TN

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What a gracious, loving man. Our church has suffered a great loss.

2010-06-03 14:24 Permalink Reply

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Philip

Last Name:
Douglass

Location:
Covenant Theological Seminary

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What a fine, godly man. It has gotten to the point that many of us have as many dear friends in heaven as we have on earth. Bruce's passing makes me look forward to heaven all the more.

2010-06-03 14:38 Permalink Reply

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Dal

Last Name:
Stanton

Location:
Sofia, Bulgaria - MTW

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Bruce will be deeply missed by all in Heritage Presbytery. His faithful emails of encouragement were a trademark while he battled cancer over the years. Even though we have been serving overseas, Bruce did his best to keep us informed about the life of the presbytery. Our loss is heaven's gain. Peace brother.

2010-06-03 15:01 Permalink Reply

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John

Last Name:
MacRae

Location:
Quarryville

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Bruce was remarkable for his servant spirit. He was eager to see God glorified, the work of God be done in a proper manner and other brothers helped. He voluntarily served as clerk of a GA Judicial Commission which worked nearly every other Saturday for nine months.

2010-06-03 16:48 Permalink Reply

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Douglas

Last Name:
Watson

Location:
Horsham PA

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I will truly miss this brother who has been so gracious to this OP brother in recent years. Praise God for the hope of the resurrection!

2010-06-04 18:52 Permalink Reply

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Fred

Last Name:
Klett

Location:
Glenside, PA

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Bruce was an inspiration. He served as our CHAIM Ministry board chairman for many years, and was also a close friend. He was always optimistic and had a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss him greatly, but he is in a better place with his Lord.

2010-06-06 17:52 Permalink Reply

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Jim

Last Name:
Phillis

Location:
Hendersonville, NC

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Bruce's steadiness and precision were very helpful in the early days of Heritage Presbytery. He helped us establish good habits in doing the church's business. The even greater gift to us all was his testimony to Christ's faithfulness in leading him and his family through difficult earthly days.

2010-06-14 21:21 Permalink Reply

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Linda

Last Name:
Porter Foh

Location:
Poconos, PA

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I knew Bruce when he was at WTS as a funny, caring, godly brother. In recent years, he corresponded with my husband on PCA/OPC presbytery business. May our Lord comfort Bruce's family and friends with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection.

2010-06-18 13:44 Permalink Reply

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Steve

Last Name:
Clark

Location:
Warwick, Rhode Island

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Bruce and I shared a room together my first year at WTS; my memories of him all are good ... a thorough scholar, a patient and accommodating dorm mate, an infectious laugh and a constant encouragement. We've not been in touch since graduation; I just learned of his passing via Westminster Today ... my sincere condolences to his family.

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