Howard Ponder

Howard Ponder, 93, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family- his daughter Julie, his sons Matt, Chris and Dan, and his wife of 63 years, Claudette. A Korean War veteran and a multi-talented award-winning athlete, his job with HUD brought him to Indianapolis where he made his home for the last 50 years. Known for his warm and welcoming personality, he was always quick with a story or a solution and he loved dogs, birds and having his hands under the hood of a car. His comforting presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Along with his immediate family, Howard is survived by his brother Max, his son-in-law Brad Carnes, his grandsons Chase and Hunter Carnes, and his newest grandchild, the son of Dan and Colleen, three month-old Ronan Howard Ponder.

Services will be held at Flanner Buchanan – Broad Ripple, 1305 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220 on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

If you would like to make a donation in Howard’s name in lieu of flowers, please direct your donations to Indy Humane or Every Dog Counts Rescue to help care for our four-legged friends.