Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Board Member Jacqueline “Jackie” Howard Passes Away

Pasadena is mourning the tremendous loss of Jacqueline “Jackie” Howard, an educational advocate who retired in 2003 from the LAUSD after serving 35 years. As an Adjunct Professor at California State University, Northridge she continued to mentor aspiring students who would become teachers.

She created, directed and secured funds for “Pasadena Best”, an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students.

She proudly served two terms as President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation board.

For over 25 years Jackie was a proud member of one of the oldest and most prestigioius women’s service organization in America, The Links, Incorporated. She served in numerous capacities in the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, including President, and was currently serving as Western Area Vice Director.

She and her childhood sweetheart of nearly 50 years Charles shared many happy experiences. They enjoyed extensive world travel, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her three grandsons.

She passed away February 1st surrounded in the loving care of her family in Pasadena. She leaves to relish her memories, her mother Geraldine Hill of Austin, TX, her husband Charles Howard, daughter Pamela Tyus and son Charles L. Howard, and three grandsons. She also leaves a host of extended family and loving friends.

Funeral Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Friendship Baptist Church, 80 W Dayton St Pasadena, CA. Internment Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Rose Hills Cemetery 3888 Workmen Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to the Jacqueline Hill Howard Scholarship Fund to be awarded by the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Inc. Mailing Address: Pasadena Altadena Community Endowment Fund (PACEF) P.O. Box 90605 Pasadena, CA 91109-0605.