Howard Mark Downer Obituary
In loving memory of Howard Mark Downer in Gering, Nebraska, born in Omaha, Nebraska, who departed this world on March 17, 2026 at the age of 71. Howard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Downer and Margie Franklin Downer of Harrisburg, NE.; his in-laws, Jim and Jean Harre; and his siblings-in-law, Carolyn Bennett and Mark Porter.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Harre; his sons, Adam Downer (Candy) of Gering and Brian Downer (Stephanie) of Scottsbluff; his grandchildren, Austin, Genevieve, Maddison, Owen and Charlotte; his sister Lisa Policky (Jim) of Seward; and his brother-in-law Steve Bennett of Lincoln.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Legacy of the Plains Museum or the Gering Public Library Foundation.
