WYOMING – University of Wyoming president Laurie Nichols issued a statement yesterday concerning the passing of longtime rodeo club coach George Howard.
“The UW community is saddened to learn of the death of Coach Howard. He touched the lives of many cowgirls and cowboys during his 20 years as the coach of our rodeo program, and we appreciate the leadership he provided for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many friends, including our rodeo student-athletes, past and present.”
Howard succumbed to injuries last weekend caused by a single gunshot wound. Authorities have released few details of the incident citing an ongoing investigation.
According to the Converse County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to an area southwest of Douglas for a report of a man with a gunshot wound on Nov. 24. Howard was taken to the Converse County Memorial Hospital before being taken to the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, where he stayed until his death on Nov. 26.
Howard coached the rodeo club for 34 seasons. He was 59.
