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Howard
Leslie Raines
Snohomish High Coach for many years
WSWCA Hall
of Fame Member
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September 2004
Howard Leslie
Raines passed away Saturday, September 4, 2004 after a long two-month illness.
Howard was born on October 3, 1920 to Rufus and Leona Raines, both deceased.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; brothers, Don Raines of Everett and Lewie
Raines of Lake Stevens; daughters, Howie Ehlers of Nebraska, Denise Alexander of
Snohomish, Robyn Dry of Marysville and Shelly Nelson of Snohomish; sons, Brad
Raines of Olympia and Rod Nelson of Mukilteo; and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Howard was a Teacher and Wrestling Coach at Snohomish High School for over 30
years, as well as being a Freshman Football Coach, Wrestling Official and
operating a landscaping business after his retirement from teaching. One of his
proudest moments was being inducted into the Washington State Wrestling Coaches
Hall of Fame in 1997. Howard had a great impact on many of his students and the
community as a whole and was always willing to give his help and support to
those who needed it. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be
greatly missed.
Funeral services for family and friends was held at 11:00 AM Friday,
September 10th at G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish. A memorial service was held
at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 11th at the old gymnasium at Snohomish High
School.
Arrangements under the direction of Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish.
Memorials can be be made to the Howard Raines Memorial Scholarship Fund or the
Panther Wrestling Parents Club, c/o, Snohomish High School, 1316 5th Street,
Snohomish, WA 98290
David Gilbertson, D.C.
SHS Class of 1974 |