Alan Howarth 17 September 1931 – 19 February 2025
Geoff Swain
A Tribute to Alan Howarth This "Relationship" commenced when Anne & Joan started school at MORONGO as "6 Year Olds" It "GREW" as Anne & Alan "joined" with Joan & Geoff in Engagement Parties & Weddings THEN - there were ALL of Those "2nd Term School Holidays" on "The Sunshine Coast Q'Land". "The Howarths" driving from Geelong to ALEXANDRA HEADLAND. "The Swains" driving from Melbourne to CALOUNDRA. The CHILDREN "Migrating" between "Residences" - Intermingling on ALMOST a "Day to Day" Basis. The "Drive Home" almost "In Convoy" - staying together at "The Same Motels" on the 2 Nights.Alan stopping at "The Fisherman's Wharf" wnen leaving the "Sunshine Coast" to BUY that "Nights Seafood Dinner" for ALL !! Geoff's "Job" was to "Get Rid of The Rubbish" in "Neighbouring RUBBISH BINS" - sometimes climbing Back Fences!! THEN - there was the "Time" when "Howarth Children" moved to Melbourne for "Unversity Study" & or "Work" and would VISIT "The SWAINS" at Box Hill THEN - After Retiring from TEACHING - Alan "Got Involved in Speech Therapy" - HELPING MANY "Youngsters" with SPEECH Problems . ALWAYS - THE HELPING HAND THEN - There were THOSE OVERSEAS TRIPS Anne & Alan did with Joan & Geoff: The "Trip to Vanuatu - The "Thatched Roof" - The LOVELY "Ocean Views" from Our Rooms". That "Trip to The Isle of Harris" & Scotland in June/July -their SUMMER. The 4 of Us Walking Along The Beach "In Our OverCoats" !! That "Trip down THE DANUBE" from AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST. Those "Little Towns & Villages" we VISITED - THE LOCHS - that Lifted The Boat UP Hills AND DOWN The Other Side. Those were THE Days - My Friend - WE Thought that THEY WOULD NEVER END THEN - there were those "MEETINGS for Lunch" at "The Halfway House" - WERIBEE MANSION Great that - Our Daughter Lib - home from Canada - & Son - Mike were able to "Catch Up" as Barwon Heads in Jan Thank You ALAN for "Your Contrubution" to OUR Lives AND "The Lives of Our 3 Children REST IN PEACE
Geoff Swain
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINEGeoff Swain
A Tribute to Alan Howarth This "Relationship" commenced when Anne & Joan started school at MORONGO as "6 Year Olds" It "GREW" as Anne & Alan "joined" with Joan & Geoff in Engagement Parties & Weddings THEN - there were ALL of Those "2nd Term School Holidays" on "The Sunshine Coast Q'Land". "The Howarths" driving from Geelong to ALEXANDRA HEADLAND. "The Swains" driving from Melbourne to CALOUNDRA. The CHILDREN "Migrating" between "Residences" - Intermingling on ALMOST a "Day to Day" Basis. The "Drive Home" almost "In Convoy" - staying together at "The Same Motels" on the 2 Nights.Alan stopping at "The Fisherman's Wharf" wnen leaving the "Sunshine Coast" to BUY that "Nights Seafood Dinner" for ALL !! Geoff's "Job" was to "Get Rid of The Rubbish" in "Neighbouring RUBBISH BINS" - sometimes climbing Back Fences!! THEN - there was the "Time" when "Howarth Children" moved to Melbourne for "Unversity Study" & or "Work" and would VISIT "The SWAINS" at Box Hill THEN - After Retiring from TEACHING - Alan "Got Involved in Speech Therapy" - HELPING MANY "Youngsters" with SPEECH Problems . ALWAYS - THE HELPING HAND THEN - There were THOSE OVERSEAS TRIPS Anne & Alan did with Joan & Geoff: The "Trip to Vanuatu - The "Thatched Roof" - The LOVELY "Ocean Views" from Our Rooms". That "Trip to The Isle of Harris" & Scotland in June/July -their SUMMER. The 4 of Us Walking Along The Beach "In Our OverCoats" !! That "Trip down THE DANUBE" from AMSTERDAM to BUDAPEST. Those "Little Towns & Villages" we VISITED - THE LOCHS - that Lifted The Boat UP Hills AND DOWN The Other Side. Those were THE Days - My Friend - WE Thought that THEY WOULD NEVER END THEN - there were those "MEETINGS for Lunch" at "The Halfway House" - WERIBEE MANSION Great that - Our Daughter Lib - home from Canada - & Son - Mike were able to "Catch Up" as Barwon Heads in Jan Thank You ALAN for "Your Contrubution" to OUR Lives AND "The Lives of Our 3 Children REST IN PEACE
Geoff Swain
> VIEW ON MEMORY TIMELINELibby Swain
My deepest sympathy to Anne, Christine, Peter, David, Andrew and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. I am grateful for all that Alan gave to this world, and to have had the honour to share some of the journey with him. Mum and Anne have shared a special bond for around 85 years, and in turn I have had the good fortune to share experiences with Anne, Alan and the family over my 62 years. Alan was always curious, supportive, encouraging, passionate about learning and education and the children/ families he worked with, and fun. I loved catching up with him. I am grateful to have been able to view his service, thanks. I loved the service, the tributes, the readings etc, seeing some members of the family, learning more about Alan and his amazing, giving life, and of course the glorious opera to conclude (it made me laugh, gave me joy, helped my sorrow and lifted my heart). With gratitude for Alan, and his special soul. In celebration of a glorious life lived. With all my love.