Di Anne Olivia Howie Obituary (1943 - 2014)

Di Anne "Dee" Olivia Howie, 71, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dee was born on February 8, 1943 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harold "Red" Elmer and Melinda Ruth (Wakeman) DeMent. Dee married Robert "Bob" Howie, Jr. in December of 1966. Dee is survived by her husband, Bob Howie of Decatur, IL; daughters: Elizabeth (Ryan) Brimm of Forsyth, IL and Rachel Howie of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Jade, Gage and Kiarra Brimm all of Forsyth, IL; sister: Barbra Mohn of Versailles, IL; sister in law: Marion DeMent of Decatur, IL; nephew: Doug DeMent; nieces: Diane Cook, Jennifer Huenemeier, and Kristen Thompson. Dee was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, parents: Harold "Red" and Ruth DeMent, and brother, Bob DeMent and granddaughters: Brandi and Katana Brimm. Dee worked within several community organizations in different capacities at various times during her lifetime. Dee particularly enjoyed writing and the arts. Throughout Dee's life she continued to express great affection for her many pets; some are still around and others were waiting for her. A small private memorial service will be held. Dee's cousin Margie Overlot will preside at the service. Memorials can be made to the Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, Decatur, IL. Dawson and Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.