George L Howard III

Col. George (Brud) Linus Howard III (USAF ret.) of Glen N.H. passed away peacefully on Friday, 27 December 2024 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice. He was 89 years old. George grew up fishing the Rocky Branch River, skiing the Intervale Ski slopes and Tuckerman’s Ravine, played basketball and was valedictorian of Bartlett High School in 1953. Following graduation from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, he went to work for Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee WI. During this time, George was instrumental in improving 7 equipment design elements leading to successful Patents. George then decided to follow his dreams to join the Air Force and become a pilot. He graduated from pilot training at Webb AFB, TX, and moved to Vance AFB, OK, where he was an instructor pilot. He was an accomplished pilot, flying RF-101’s and RF-4’s in Vietnam and around the world. During his thirty year Air Force career, he and his wife Letitia traveled the world with their five children. Their travels took them to many stateside bases as well as France, England, and Germany. He served as commander at Shaw Air Force Base and was highly respected throughout his years of service, retiring after his final assignment at the National Security Agency. After his retirement he moved back home to the valley, the place he loved the most, and eventually built a home on his family’s land in Jackson with Elois, his love for the last 26 years. He taught skiing, was instrumental in the planning of the Bartlett Bicentennial celebration and worked closely with the Morrell family on the Flying Yankee project. He enjoyed farming and hiking his land and lively discussions of politics. George was preceded in death by his children's mother Letitia and their son, James. He is survived by and will be dearly missed by his children Lori, Stephen, Michael, and Carol; James' wife Tammy, sister Diana, and many grand and great grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by Elois, and her children Sean, Chad and Kellie. Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremations Services. Interment will be at the Glen N.H. cemetery.