Howard Joseph Roy

Howard Joseph Roy, Sr., 78, of Auburn died with his son by his side, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.
Howard was born January 12, 1935 in Yakima, WA to Albert and Annette (Dulude) Roy. He was raised in Yakima and was educated at St. Joseph Grade School, Marquette High School, St. Martin's High School in Lacey, WA and Yakima High School. Howard worked for Noel Canning Co. for several years before serving in the US Air Force. He returned to Yakima and continued working for Noel Canning Corporation. He married Joyce Peterson in 1965 and they owned and operated H & H Auction & Furniture Co. for several years. They later divorced and Howard opened Roy's Furniture in Toppenish for many years until he retired in 1997 when he moved to Auburn, WA. Howard enjoyed roller skating in his early years and his family. He was president of Westside Merchant Association. Howard was a Trustee for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Auburn where he has been a member for twenty plus years.
He is survived by his significant other, Joan Braunagel of Auburn, his children, Albert Roy of Springfield, OR, Mark Peterson of Yakima and Joey Roy; three grandchildren, Cortney Roy, Morganne Roy and Judah Roy; also brothers, Richard Roy of Bend, OR, and twin Harold (Dee) Roy of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Donald Roy.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Those planning to attend should meet at the grave. Memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2298, 702 M. Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002.

SERVICES

Funeral service
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
2:00 PM
Calvary Cemetery
1405 S 24th Ave.
Yakima, WA