Obituary : Ronald Valentine Bassett Howard

Abstract: "A lifelong Vancouverite, Ron leaves a rich legacy of friendships and achievements. A Magee graduate (1951), Ron entered UBC School of Architecture and excelled in his studies finishing first in his final year (1957).... Ron and Barbara moved to the North Shore to raise their growing family in Wes…

Abstract: "A lifelong Vancouverite, Ron leaves a rich legacy of friendships and achievements. A Magee graduate (1951), Ron entered UBC School of Architecture and excelled in his studies finishing first in his final year (1957).... Ron and Barbara moved to the North Shore to raise their growing family in West Vancouver. Independently minded, Ron soon started his own firm and from two commissions and one drafting table built Howard Yano Architects (later Howard Bingham Hill), one of Vancouver's most successful architectural firms. Ron made significant contributions to the Vancouver cityscape, including Kitsilano pool, Langara College and Emily Carr College of Art and Design, as well as to communities across BC and the Yukon where his firm designed schools, community centres and other public institutions. Ron will always be remembered for his hard work, integrity and commitment to serving his clients."