Howard Durham 78 of Fairbank passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at MercyOne Senior Care in Oelwein. Howard was born July 7, 1941 in Waterloo the son of Emmett and Mary Ellen (McCuniff) Durham. He attended and graduated from Fairbank High School. Howard worked at Bentley Chevrolet for many years. He also owned and operated the Fairbank Redemption Center in Fairbank for a number of years. Howard was one of the founding and longtime members of the Fairbank Gun Club. He was also very involved with the Fairbank Historical Society. Howard enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as getting together with friends at the grocery store for coffee and conversation. He is survived by his longtime friend, Vicky Buckman of Hazleton. Howard was preceded in death by his parents. There will be private graveside services at a later date.

Inurnment: Fairbank Cemetery, Fairbank, Iowa.