I knew Howie from my first days at Columbia in 1958. He was unfailingly constructive and helpful through all the years I knew him -- as professor of graphics, exponent and director of Camp Columbia, and associate dean. He was eminently practical and never left a problem more complicated than when he found it -- quite the opposite. He came to our department's 100th anniversary in 2006 and shared his reminiscences of Camp Columbia with us. He was indefagetible in his help to others. A fine, utterly decent ma devoted to goodness and decency in all he touched. I am currently in Europe and will be unable to make the service.