Steven K. Hower, 48, of Needham, MA died unexpectedly at his lake house in New Hampshire. He was born in Burbank, California and had lived in Cincinnati and Marblehead before moving to Canton and then Needham.
Steven graduated from Marblehead High School in 1974 and Missouri Western University in 1981. He was an active sailor during his years in Marblehead. Active in various youth organizations he worked for the Massachusetts’s Homeward Bound Program following graduation from college and has remained involved actively with the Boy Scouts of America.
Husband of Cecilia (Kottman), he was the father of three sons Benjamin, Alexander and Nicholas.He also leaves his Beverly Hower of Marblehead, his father Gene Hower of Marblehead and his brother Matthew Hower
Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 18 at 11:00 AM at Waterside Cemetery on WestShore Drive in Marblehead,followed by a Memorial Service at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham on Tuesday July 19 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in Steven's name may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Boston Minuteman Council Tribute Fund, 411 Unquity Rd. Milton MA 92186
ARRANGEMENTS BY THE EATON FUNERAL HOME , 1351 HIGHLAND AVE NEEDHAM