The Oregonian, Portland, OR, Monday, September 16, 2002, pg. C4 LAKIN, Howard O Howard O. Lakin died Sept. 12, 2002, at age 83. Mr. Lakin was born April 10, 1919, in Albion, Wash. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He moved to Portland in 1960. He was a retired dispatcher for Garrett Freight Lines. In 1941, he married Lois Russell. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Annette L. Collins and Carol J. Lakin; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances to National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by Bateman Carroll.