Howard Ireland Obituary

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, Howie Ireland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 25, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Howard “Howie” Louis Ireland was born September 15, 1944 to Forrest "Shorty" and Betty (Mansfield) Ireland in Gordon, Nebraska. The family lived in the Martin, South Dakota area until they moved to a farm near Belvidere in Washabaugh County, South Dakota in 1946.

Howie attended Buffalo Country School through the 8th grade. He attended and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1962. He met the love of his life, Catherine "Cathy" Strickland, while attending college in Brookings, South Dakota. They were united in marriage on August 22, 1964 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. After their wedding they lived and raised their five children on a ranch south of Belvidere until they moved into Belvidere in 1983.

Howie worked as a rancher, mechanic and jack-of-all-trades, with his most recent being rural mail route carrier. Howie was an active member on the Belvidere Town Council, a member of the Mount Mariah Masonic Lodge #155, where he received his 50 year pin in July of 2021, and a member of the Shriners. He ran the local 4-H Club for five years. Howie was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Over the years, he has helped numerous motorists that broke down along the interstate get back up and running. He enjoyed working with leather and making custom saddles in his spare time.

Howie is survived by his loving wife Cathy and five children: Ramona (Ron) Sandaker, Troy Ireland, Richard (Barb) Ireland, Sloan (Ed) Joens, and Ray (Carol) Ireland; brothers Jerry (Pam) Ireland and Hal (Edie) Ireland; sister Connie (Sieg) Holso; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Ronnie and Kenny, and one granddaughter Briana.

Memorial visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Kadoka City Auditorium with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

Private family interment will be held at a later date.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 216 Belvidere, SD 57521.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established at BankWest in Kadoka.

Service Details

MEMORIAL VISITATION
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 4-6 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
Lyndy Ireland and Joyce Wheeler - Musicians
“Love, Me”

USHERS
Vint Ireland - Rob Ireland - Brian Ireland
Todd Ireland - Terry Ireland - Dan Holso

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Howard’s Grandchildren
and Great-Grandchildren

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE

Guest Book

Grandpa will be very much missed. He was loved by so many. So many adventures an learning so many new things. Love the tatman family
~ TANYA TATMAN Ohio (11/27/2024)

Ireland family - I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
~ Rose Ann Wendell Pierre (11/28/2024)

I am so sorry for your loss My heart goes out to you all.
~ Julie (Hoffman) Koester Mandan ND (11/26/2024)

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
~ Cindy Klundt Merritt Brookings (11/30/2024)

So sorry for your Loss. Praying for you all.
~ Gary Scheff Williston ND (11/28/2024)

So sorry to hear of Howie's tragic accident. Our sympathy to his family.
~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Interior SD (11/29/2024)

We are so sorry to hear of this accident. May God be with you all.
~ Clee and Paula Brakke Milbank SD (11/26/2024)

So sorry to hear of Howie's passing. My condolences to you all.
~ Ellie Bettelyoun MARTIN (11/27/2024)

So sorry to hear the loss of this gentleman. He was an amazing and sweet man. I was first at the scene and He was very much at peace and in no pain. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences are with you and the family!
~ Chad Johnson Watertown, SD (11/27/2024)

To the Ireland family, So Sorry for your Loss, Howie was Loved by all that meet him, My Prayer for the family and friends
~ Mary Hiller Sioux Falls (11/29/2024)

SD
~ Terry Ireland Harrisburg (11/26/2024)

MY heart and feelings go out to all of you.
~ Donald Willis Strickland 519 Toluca Ave (11/27/2024)