Obituary of Howard Green

Rev. Howard  E. Green

July 11, 1927  -  November 30, 2021

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Howard E. Green died peacefully on November 30th, 2021, at the age of 94. Howard is survived by children Heather (Alan) and Ian, grandchildren Rachael, Sarah (Brody), Nathan, and Jordan & Ryan. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Jean (nee McArthur) and his parents Arthur and Amy (nee Srigley) Green. Howard was born and raised in Ontario and after teaching, was ordained as an Anglican priest having received a Bachelor of Arts (University of Toronto) and a Bachelor of Theology (Wycliffe College). Later he received his Master of Arts in Far Eastern Studies (University of Michigan).  He and Jean spent eighteen years in Japan serving with the Anglican Church of Japan. Upon returning to Canada, Howard served in the Dioceses of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon, and at the national level of the Anglican Church. Wycliffe granted him an Honorary Doctorate for his life-long ministry. In retirement, Howard enjoyed being active in woodworking, skating, golfing, pattern dancing and travelling with Jean, and delighted in spending time with family and friends.  He will be fondly remembered for his faith, evangelical spirit, and caring, thoughtful contribution to the mental, physical, and spiritual lives of those around him.  A Celebration of Howard’s life will be held at St. John’s Cathedral, Saskatoon, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 2p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be accessed at https://www.stjohnscathedralsaskatoon.ca  Please regard Cathedral Covid protocols. The Service will also be live streamed and can be viewed by accessing the link on Howard’s Tribute/obituary page at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com where condolence may also be left for the family

  Memorial donations may be made to Camp Okema, St. John’s Cathedral, or PWRDF. Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home 306-244-5577  www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home. 306-244-5577