Astrid Maria Howell

April 24, 1943 - March 26, 2011

Astrid Maria Howell age 67 passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. Mrs. Howell a homemaker most of her life was born in Trier, Germany and moved to the Leesburg area in 2003 from Dover, Delaware. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a tremendously active person, who took pleasure in exercising, walking daily and participating in the water aerobics classes offered at the Plantation of Leesburg. She was also an avid card player and played each Tuesday with the “Tuesday Whiners card club”. She was also a regular at the “Coffee Clutch Group” and enjoyed spending time with her friends.  Survivors include: Her loving husband of 46 years – Roger;Daughters – Ruth (Joseph) McLaughlin and Andrea (Kenny) Boynton both of Naples, FL; A sister Ruth Hirtz of Trier, Germany; 2 grandchildren-Marlie Astrid Boynton and Joy McLaughlin both of Naples, FL; A celebration of her life will take place 1:00 P. M. – Tuesday – March 29, 2011 at the Page-Theus Funeral Home – 914 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 (352)787-5511; and the family will receive friends from 12:00 P. M. until 1:00 P. M. (Service Time).  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: Cornerstone Hospice – 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778 or The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718     Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with all arrangements.