Howard Keith Covey, 90, passed away on September 27, 2021. Howard joined the US Marine Corp in 1951 and served in the Korean War, spending one year in Japan with the Third Marine Division. Upon his return in 1954, he worked for a Chevrolet dealer in Montezuma, and a Chrysler Plymouth dealer in Hutchinson, Kansas, for six years. In 1960 he moved his family to Phoenix and worked for Herb Stevens Lincoln Mercury as Business Manager. In 1973 he purchased the dealership which was relocated to 1330 East Camelback Road. He served two terms on the National Lincoln Mercury Dealer Committee in Detroit; seven years on Ford Motor Company Consumer Board; won two national awards for customer satisfaction, and serviced many customers as the largest Lincoln Mercury dealer in Arizona.



He also served one term as president of Executives' Association of Greater Phoenix of which he was a member for over 33 years. He was a member of the FBI Citizens Committee and served on the Board of Directors. For several years, he was a member of the Sun Devils Foundation.



In 1991, he retired for his long desired worldly travels, turning over Covey Lincoln Mercury to his two sons. His long desire for hunting and fishing led him to hunt and fish in Alaska, Spain, and four successful trips to Africa, later donating many of his trophies to BYU College Museum in Provo, Utah.



He is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren and a brother. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8801 North 43 Avenue, Phoenix, 85051, or Hospice of the Valley, Team S, 151 O East Flower, Phoenix, 85014. A Celebration of Life will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11am. (Source: ASU Foundation)