Gladys Ferger Howard died on May 23, 2025, at the age of 78 (1946-2025). She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Mitchell Gwilym Howard, her son Theodore Howard, and sisters Kathy and Carol. A memorial service will be held on September 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM, at the UU Congregation of Whidbey Island WA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland WA, 98249 or to Heifer International, P.O. Box 8058, Little Rock AR, 72203. UURMaPA will contribute in her memory to the UU Church of Whidbey Island.

Notes of condolence can be sent to mgh63bhss@gmail.com or to: Rev. Mitch Howard, 1837 Schooner Lane, Oak Harbor WA 98277

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. The obituary will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries, and will be available on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s partner obituary editor, Eleanor Richardson, grandmoot@aol.com