Douglas W. Howlett

Spring Mt Ski Patrol

Last Run Notice: 04-09-2010

Douglas W. Howlett, National Program Director for Instructor Development, passed away on April 9, 2010, at age 65 of complications from prostate cancer. Doug also served as an EPA Region instructor trainer and region awards advisor. Doug joined NSP in 1971 at Ski Mountain in NJ and became the assistant patrol director. In 1987 he transferred to the Spring Mountain Ski Patrol and became assistant patrol director. Doug was a lifetime member of the National Ski Patrol, and received a National Appointment #9126 in 2000. Doug had the joy of seeing his daughter, Jenny, join the NSP at Spring Mountain before he died. He is also survived by another daughter, Mandy, and his wife, Cheri, a former patroller. Earning his doctorate at Temple University in 1976, he was a "teacher at heart." His devotion to passing on knowledge to help others better themselves was evident not only in ski patrol, but also during his career as a school superintendent. In addition, he was an American Red Cross first aid and CPR instructor, and worked during the summer as a sailing instructor at the Cooper River Yacht Club. After retiring as school superintendent, he worked as the director of the Gloucester County, NJ Educational Technology Training Center until 2001. Doug Howlett leaves behind a legacy to be proud of. He was a gem of a man, and conducted himself in a most graceful way. We will all miss our friend and fellow patroller very much.

By: Hank Jansen Patrol Director, Spring Mountain, PA

Douglas "Doug" W. Howlett, Ed.D.  (65) - Somerdale, NJ

NSP National Program Director
Instructor Training
OEC Instructor Trainer
Assistant Patrol Director, Spring Mountain Ski Patrol

​National Appointment #9126