Rebecca van Uitert and Jason Howell.Photo: Facebook
A beloved couple from Utah were tragically killed in a car crash over the weekend while on vacation in Hawaii.
Rebecca van Uitert and Jason Howell, both 44, were involved in atraffic collisionthat killed three people on Sunday, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
The driver of the Toyota, who also died, has been identified as Maile Robello, a 34-year-old resident of Volcano.
“We are devastated to lose Becca and Jason and words can’t describe the sorrow we feel,“reada post shared on van Uitert’s Facebook page.
At the time of the collision, the couple’s four children were in Utah and spending time with their grandparents, multiple tributes stated.
Rebecca van Uitert and Jason Howell.Facebook
“Becca was a talented lawyer who was dedicated to her work, her team and her clients,” read atributefrom Fragomen, the immigration-focused law firm where she had recently started working again.
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In addition to her professional achievements, Van Uitert was remembered as a “dedicated wife and a mom to four exceptional children.““Those who had the good fortune to know and work closely with her will remember her incredible kindness and tremendous leadership,” the law firm wrote. “Everything Becca did was done with purpose, grace and warmth. She is deeply missed and lovingly remembered.”
BYU Law School shared another tribute memorializing the couple.
Howell, who worked locally as a family physician, was also remembered for his valuable contributions to the community.
“Dr. Howell was a beloved friend, physician and medical staff leader. His compassionate care and welcoming demeanor endeared him to patients and fellow caregivers,” read a statement from leaders at Intermountain Healthcare shared toTheDailyUniverse, a BYU publication.
“He loved the interactions with his patients and truly got to know them as he partnered to co-create holistic, personal plans to improve health. Dr. Howell will leave a lasting legacy,” the statement continued.
Although memorial plans have yet to be announced, a friend of the couple has shared that they will be “compiling a book of memories, letter and thoughts.”
“Jason and Becca’s sphere of influence was so large, and we want their families to know just how many lives they touched,” the friend wrote on social media, noting that in particular, they want the couple’s four children “to be able to read and know how extraordinary their parents are.”
source: people.com
