Florence M. Ramey and Dean Elliot Howell
DEAN ELLIOT HOWELL was born April 5, 1892 in Admire, Lyon, Kansas,7538 and died March 25, 1964 in Palomar Memorial Hospital, Escondido, San Diego, California.7646 He is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego, California.456
He married FLORENCE M. RAMEY on June 24, 1919 in Congregational Church, Escondido, San Diego, California,7633 daughter of FLORENCE ADELAIDE ISRAEL and WILLIAM LUTHER RAMEY. She was born October 19, 1894 in Escondido, San Diego, California,7645 and died March 8, 1975 in Lomita, Los Angeles, California.7645 She is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego, California.7645, 456
Children of FLORENCE M. RAMEY and DEAN ELLIOT HOWELL:
- JOAN FLORENCE HOWELL, b. December 21, 1920, San Diego County, California;4532 m. ROBERT DENTON FARMER on September 18, 1943 in First Congregational Church, Escondido, San Diego, California8049; d. January 1, 2007.56
- Daughter
- Daughter
Joan
Education
- Dean Elliot Howell attended Escondido High School, San Diego County, California.7646
Work History
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Marriage Announcements and News
Times-Advocate, July 1, 19197633
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING IN VINE-CLAD CHURCH
MISS RAMEY BECOMES BRIDE OF MR. HOWELL AMID SCENE OF FLORAL BEAUTY—RECEPTION AT BRIDE'S HOME FOLLOWS IMPRESSIVE CHURCH CEREMONY
Tuesday evening at six o'clock, in the soft glow of twilight, the marriage of Miss Florence Ramey and Mr. Dean Elliot Howell was solemnized among bowers of Shasta daisies and southern jasmines in the vine-covered Congregational church, the scene of so many interesting events in Escondido's history. Promptly at half-past five o'clock the organ began its sweet strains of the old and beautiful masterpieces of music, under the skilled hand of Mrs. C. W. Eastman, and the guests began arriving, until by six o'clock the church was filled with the fashion and the distinction of Escondido's best known families.
When the great stained glass window at the rear of the church was flooded with the glory of the setting sun, the stirring notes of the wedding march from Lohengrin pealed forth, and the brother of the bride, the Rev. Frank H. Stevenson, of Cincinnati, with the Rev. Louis A. Goddard, the pastor of the church, slowly took their places before the prie dieu, followed immediately by the popular groom who only recently has been released from the navy, and looking very handsome as he stood waiting for his bride. Mr. Howell was attended by Mr. Gordon Howell, of Colton, his older brother who acted as best man, and by six ushers, Mr. Lloyd A. Stevenson, of San Francisco; Mr. Burnet Wohlford, Mr. Murray Howell, Mr. Percy Evans, Mr. Howard Turrentine and Mr. Lawrence Turrentine, of Escondido.
The bridal party formed the important group of the occasion and all eyes were turned toward the broad aisle carpeted in snowy white and banked on either side by high pews covered with great bunches of daisies tied with white tulle, as the bride's entourage approached. Leading the group was Miss Elinor Williams, the bride's made, wearing a charming gown of pink organdy with tine ruffles, and hat to match trimmed with pink tulle and roses, while a large basket of daisies filled her arms. Following her were Mrs. Frank H. Stevenson, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Shillito, of Cincinnati, and with whom the bride spent so many happy days in her eastern home. Mrs. Stevenson wore a beautiful gown of pale pink crepe meteor with panels of pink chiffon and soft lace and her hat was of cream colored straw with pale pink feathers. She too carried a basket of daisies.
Then came the bride upon the arm of her father, Mr. William L. Ramey, one of Escondido's best known citizens and a pillar of business and finance in the city for nearly thirty years. With dignity and grace the lovely bride, her deep blue eyes and delicate features and her tall, queenly figure making an exquisite picture kept the slow step of the wedding march. Her gown was a beautiful creation of cream white satin, the skirt draped in becoming folds and caught with sprays of orange blossoms. On the bodice was some rare old family lace of priceless rose-point, an heirloom in her mother's family. The sleeves were of soft white tulle with pearls, while from her shoulders was suspended the court-train over which fell the veil which covered her beautiful face and which was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. Carrying her her arms a large bouquet of bride's roses and natural orange blossoms, she was a vision of loveliness long to be remembered.
The dainty flower girl, the bride's pretty little niece, Miss Elizabeth Stevenson, of San Francisco, came directly behind the bride carrying the court train, her golden hair gaily adorned with a great cluster of pink ribbon and her bright eyes sparkling with interest and enthusiasm.
The organ modulated into soft music and the stately Episcopal service was very impressively read, the minister pausing for a moment before the betrothal vows while Miss Ethel Rand sang the old English marriage hymn, "O Perfect Love, All Human Hearts Transcending."
Following the service at the church the guests attended the reception on the spacious lawn at the residence of the bride's father and mother on Juniper street. There, with the old palm trees festooned with Japanese lanterns, and rugs and chairs and flowers making the grounds very festive, and Stiff's orchestra filling the evening air with melody, the bride and groom received the congratulations of the two hundred guests. To the left of the receiving party long tables filled with delicious refreshments and crowned with a hugh wedding cake which was cut by the bride, attracted immediate attention, while a pleasing diversion was the inspection of the bride's attractive gifts in the old-fashioned parlor of the house.
As the evening advanced, fireworks and colored lights blazed out, and the bride and groom prepared for their departure. Standing on the front steps, the bride threw her bouquet and there was lively competition as to who should catch it. In a shower of rice the happy couple departed on their honeymoon with the heartfelt good wishes of every one for a long and prosperous life.
Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Stevenson and Miss Elizabeth and Master David Stevenson, from San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Stevenson, with their little son, from Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Allum, of Riverside, all on the bride's side; and the Misses Oliver, of Rialto, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Howell with their two boys, from Colton, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peck, of Colton, of the family of Mr. Howell.
Obituaries
Daily Times-Advocate, March 25, 19647646
Dean E. Howell, Former County Supervisor, Dies
Dean E. Howell, former county supervisor and mayor of Escondido in 1932-1934, died at noon Wednesday at Palomar Memorial Hospital following an illness of several months.
Howell, who served as county supervisor from this district from late 1939 until his position was declared vacated because of illness in June, 1960, was 72. He was born April 5, 1893, at Admire, Kan. He attended Escondido High School.
Howell, as a youngster, was brought to Escondido by his family and during 1910-1919 assisted his father and brothers in the development of citrus groves on Howell Heights. From 1919 thru 1947 he was a partner in the Howell Feed company here, dealing in tractors, hay and grain.
Howell was married here in 1919 to the former Florence Ramey.
During 1950-1957, Howell in addition to his duties as county supervisor, developed the Howell Heights subdivision into a locality for residences.
Howell held many civic positions during his long career in Escondido. He was active in Chamber of Commerce and Grape Day affairs; he served as commander of the American Legion Post during 1924-25, and was a member of the Elks Lodge and of the Masons. The Howell residence is located at 332 South Juniper Street.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wood of Escondido; two brothers, Melville of Escondido and Oliver of Bakersfield; three daughters — Mrs. Joan Farmer of Falls Church, Va., Mrs. Gloria Blood of Fontana and Mrs. Florence Oaks of Berkeley. Funeral services are pending at Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary.
Times-Advocate, March 11, 19757645
Florence Howell
ESCONDIDO — Florence Ramey Howell, 80, widow of former county Supervisor Dean Howell, died Saturday at Lomita. She had been residing in Rancho Palos Verdes near Berkeley to be near two of her daughters because of failing health in recent years.
Born Oct. 19, 1894, in Escondido, she lived for most of her life at the northeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Juniper Street in a house built by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam L. Ramey, a pioneer businessman and his wife. The house was torn down several years ago and a complex of business offices has been built on the site.
Mrs. Howell was a charter member of the Escondido Woman's Club, a 50-year member of Chapter FV, P.E.O. and a member of the Escondido First Congregational Church since childhood.
Her husband was mayor of Escondido for many years, before becoming a county supervisor for the Fifth District.
Surviving are three daughters, Joan Farmer of Palos Verdes, Florence Oaks of Berkeley and Gloria Blood of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church. Rev. Robert Lindegren, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park. The family has suggested that those who care to do so, in lieu of flowers, may make contributions in her memory to a favorite charity. The Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 6, 19007631 | Escondido, San Diego, California | |
| April 25, 19107230 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| January 3, 19202842 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| April 14, 19302842 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| April 10, 19402843 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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