SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Charles Donald “CD” Howell, 91, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.

Don was born on Aug. 10, 1928, to Garland and Helen Howell in Winterset, Iowa. He was the middle child with an older sister, Helen and younger brother, Paul.

Don proudly served his country from 1945 to 1947 in the Army. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a major in Accounting and went on to build his career with KPMG.

Don married the love of his life, Dawn, in 1950, and the two were married until her passing in 2008. They have had a family cottage in Bridgton for over 50 years.

Don was a good man, loved and respected by everyone. He always tried to do the right thing and usually succeeded. He will be missed every day from now on.

Don is survived by his brother; three children, Marta, Mark and David; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Messinger Mortuaries, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, or www.hov.org. Donations made “In honor of Charles Donald Howell.”