Howard L. Mumau

Howard L. Mumau, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 at his home in Colville surrounded by the love of his family – his wife of 72 years Joe Ann Mumau, and their children Melode, Mickey and Mitsie. Howard was born July 16, 1930 in Eugene, Oregon to Forest & Rachel (Thompson) Mumau.  They moved to Colville in 1932, to the Mumau Dairy on Schumaker Road. There he spent his growing up years working at the dairy and farming with his dad.  Howard was a 12-year senior of the Colville Schools and graduated in 1948.  He was involved with FFA and boxing, and earned the Golden Gloves.

Howard & Joe Ann met at church camp in 1944 and were married in Tekoa, WA on May 13, 1951.  They have lived in the same farm house for 72 years. Howard was a dedicated farmer and logged for many years with Jerry Pelissier and Leonard Porath in M&P Logging as well as with Wendel Johnson.

Since 1967 the Mumau family has enjoyed many years at their Deep Lake cabin.  Hunting, fishing, swimming and fellowship with family & friends were favorites for everyone.

He was a faithful and active member of the Colville Free Methodist Church and in recent years enjoyed attending Garden Valley Community Church.

Howard is survived by his wife Joe Ann of Colville, their 3 children:  Melode (Ric) Hall, Spokane; Mickey Mumau, Colville and Mitsie (Tom) Tripp, Colville; 7 grandchildren:  Jill (Josh) Pinkley, Point Pleasant, WV; Cody (Anna) Mumau, Deer Park, WA; Katelynn (Nathan) Clark, Greenacres, WA; Tiana Clemons (Jon Howes), Colville, WA; Tiffany (Steve) Darnold, Colville, WA; Deyna (Ryan) Brown, Sherwood, OR; TJ (Renata) Tripp, Colville, WA.

19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  He was preceded in death by his parents Forest & Rachel Mumau; brother John Mumau; nephew Kevin Mumau and great-granddaughter Peyton Egger.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday May 6, 2023 at the Free Methodist Church, 1221 E Hawthorne, Colville, WA . Graveside service immediately following at the Mountain View Cemetery in Colville.  Family suggests memorial contributions be given to:  Hospice of Spokane, Colville Free Methodist Building Fund, or Garden Valley Community Church.