William Leslie (Bill) Howard
Late of Yarragon.
Passed peacefully at West Gippsland Hospital Warragul.
Loving husband of Yvonne for 60 years or more. Father to Lindi. In- law to George (dec.). Loving grandfather to Joshua and Jed. Father to Micheal and partner Deb. Loving grandfather to Brent and Fiona. Great grandfather to Eva and Jake. Grandfather to Hiedi (His Princess) and Steve. Great grandfather to Jax and Mika. The love and beautiful family we have says it all, of the love we shared together. Thank you my darling, you can now rest in peace. No more pain. Don’t walk too fast, you have to wait for me.
Yours forever, Yvonne X

Dad, you taught me to be strong and always say what I feel. But sorry I’m letting you down… I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here. I miss you.
Love Lindi

Dad, I thank you for making me who I am and creating our family. You taught me, the meaning of family. You taught me, honesty and respect. You were old school. Your family came first. Although we butted heads on occasions, I always loved you and I know you loved me.
Goodbye – love Micheal

Dad, Rest in peace. Strongest man I ever knew.
Love Micheal and Deb

To Grandad, It breaks our hearts that you are no longer with us. You were brave to the very end, and will always be in our hearts. Hope Dad isn’t chewing your ear off to much up there. We are proud to call you our grandfather. “Where ever you may roam”
Love from your grandsons Tiny and Dopey.

A legacy built on the morals and values of family. Thank you for everything granddad. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Forever in our hearts.
Love Brent, Fiona, Eva Sadie and Jake William X

Granddad, thank you for all that you are, and all that you have been to me and this whole family. When I think of you I smile for so many reasons. We had such a very special bond that I will cherish forever! I miss you already. It hurts to know you are gone and that I won’t hear you on the other end of the phone line saying, “I’m always good once I’ve heard your voice Darl.”
I love you granddad you can now rest in peace.
Your Princess, Hiedi XXXOOO

A private family funeral has been held.