Orpha Howard Obituary

We announce the death of Orpha Howard of Sheyenne, North Dakota, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Orpha will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Orpha Howard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Helga Hanson (Nelson) and Gunder Hanson; her husband Duane Howard; her siblings, Doris Gilbertson, Glenn Hanson (Marie Chapman), Marvin Hanson and LeRoy Hanson; and her son-in-law LeRoy Buckmeier.

She is survived by: her daughters, Luana Buckmeier, Anelle Howard (Donny Huber) and Marena Hambek (Matt Maloney); her grandchildren, Mitchell Poulsen (Elisha) and Leah Nicholls; her great grandchildren, Stephen Merrick, Ava Hoime, Brinlee Poulsen, Ridge Poulsen, Livia Nicholls and Ryver Nicholls; and her sister-in-law Joyce Hanson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.