Howard Leroy Haimbaugh Sr., of Exeter, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at his home. Howard, son of Russell and Letha (Walters) Haimbaugh, was born on October 12, 1933 in Plymouth, Indiana. He was united in marriage to Clarice M. Kime, in July of 1986 in California. Mr. Haimbaugh enlisted in the National Guard in Michigan in 1957. Howard was a “Jack-of-all-Trades” and was employed by the Torrington Company in Tool Design for 18 years.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Clarice M. Haimbaugh, of Exeter, Mo.; one son, Howard Haimbaugh Jr.; two daughters, Belinda Hambidge and Tracy L. Partridge; two stepsons, Mark and David DeLanghe; one stepdaughter, Darlene Borton; five grandsons, Bobby, Michael and Matthew Partridge, Bradford Haimbaugh, and Richard Quinn, II; one granddaughter, Kristina Partridge; two great-greatgranddaughters; three brothers, Clifford, Robert and Jack Haimbaugh; three sisters, Betty Robbins, Marilyn White, and Helen Critchlow; and several special nieces and nephews.

No services are planned. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of St. John’s Hospice for all of their compassionate care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to North Liberty Church of the Brethren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.whitefuneralhome.org.