tsudzy 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 R.I.P. Mrs. Hockey. My thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clayjoh 3 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Colleen pushed real hard for Gordie in the early days as it was said he was a bit of a pushover in contractual negotiations with the likes of Jack Adams et al She also worked hard to get the "Gordie Howe Franchise" so to speak out in the public eye even after his retirement to keep the pennies rolling in She really was the love of his life ,,, met her at the bowling alley apparently and they raised a terrific family the last several years have been very tough on the family due to her illness God bless Mr Hockey and all his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Really sad news - they seemed like a great pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitneydatsyukrox 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 So, so sad However she suffered for such a long time and definitely deserved peace. I have an article on Mr. and Mrs. Howe from years ago. It illustrated the fierce love and devotion Gordie had for his wife as her health faded the past few years. It is something all couples, families, everyone could learn from. Amazing people. Rest in peace, Mrs. Hockey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomaslupojr 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may god bless you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Awful news, I know that Mrs. Howe had been struggling for awhile, and this also had taken a toll on Gordie! My thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family! Mrs. Howe is in a much better place now!! :angel: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I never had the chance to meet her, but if she was as gracious as Gordie and Mark, whom I have met, she definitely has a place with the angels. My heart goes out to the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. RIP Mrs. Howe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 RIP, thoughts go out to the Howe's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redmathew 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Sad news. I was actually driving by Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School when they announced she died on the radio. Didnt even know they had named a school after the Howe's in Abbotsford BC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZETTERBERGPWN 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 r.i.p mrs howe My condolences to the Howe family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Always hate to see a life go, prayers for Gordie and the rest of the Howe's to stand strong and remember her smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Kingdom 4 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Gordie, Marty, Mark, Murray and, Cathy, please know that Colleen is at peace now and hopefully all of you will be also at this time of sorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Thoughts & prayers to the entire Howe family. Definitely a sad day in the hockey world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Bless her. My heart goes out to the Howe family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 My thoughts and prayers to the family. She will be missed. Keep your heads up, she accomplished so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 May she RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 The final labels I can put on Mrs. Howe are “teacher” and “fighter”. She taught me what Pick’s Disease is (which I had never heard of before her diagnosis); it is a rare neurodegenerative disease that puts in a fight that you cannot possibly win. But, in the true Howe fashion, she and her family “kept their elbows up” and fought it as best they could. When friends, family or loved ones go through something as tragic as this, it is always the ones who surround you and are near you than can offer the most comfort. Although I have never met any of the Howe family, I do consider myself to be part of the Detroit hockey family; albeit, only as a fan. So, to the Howe family, I thank you for the lessons learned in this latest chapter of your historic family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
