Joe L. Howard, 73, of Newton, died Monday (Nov. 22, 1999) at Halstead Hospital. He was a U.S. Postal Service clerk, retiring in 1988 after 32 years of service.
He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Newton to Pete and Reba Ruth (Ragland) Howard. He married Vicki Klassen Sept. 15, 1950, in Newton. She survives of Newton.
He was a lifelong Newton resident. He graduated from Newton High School and attended Kansas State University.
He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton, where he served on various committees and was involved in Mission trips for the church. He also was a member of NARFE, Elks Club and American Legion.
He was a volunteer for American Red Cross, Newton Medical Center, Senior Center and many hours at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a motor machinist mate third class.
Other survivors include: two sons, Jeff Howard of Garden Plain and Greg Howard of Chesterfield, Mo.; one daughter, Priscilla Webb of Newton; two brothers, Melvin Howard of Dodge City and Duane Howard of Wellsville; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Swender officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.
Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and Central Homecare and Hospice in care of the funeral home
He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Newton to Pete and Reba Ruth (Ragland) Howard. He married Vicki Klassen Sept. 15, 1950, in Newton. She survives of Newton.
He was a lifelong Newton resident. He graduated from Newton High School and attended Kansas State University.
He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton, where he served on various committees and was involved in Mission trips for the church. He also was a member of NARFE, Elks Club and American Legion.
He was a volunteer for American Red Cross, Newton Medical Center, Senior Center and many hours at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a motor machinist mate third class.
Other survivors include: two sons, Jeff Howard of Garden Plain and Greg Howard of Chesterfield, Mo.; one daughter, Priscilla Webb of Newton; two brothers, Melvin Howard of Dodge City and Duane Howard of Wellsville; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Swender officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.
Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and Central Homecare and Hospice in care of the funeral home
Joe L. Howard, 73, of Newton, died Monday (Nov. 22, 1999) at Halstead Hospital. He was a U.S. Postal Service clerk, retiring in 1988 after 32 years of service.
He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Newton to Pete and Reba Ruth (Ragland) Howard. He married Vicki Klassen Sept. 15, 1950, in Newton. She survives of Newton.
He was a lifelong Newton resident. He graduated from Newton High School and attended Kansas State University.
He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton, where he served on various committees and was involved in Mission trips for the church. He also was a member of NARFE, Elks Club and American Legion.
He was a volunteer for American Red Cross, Newton Medical Center, Senior Center and many hours at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a motor machinist mate third class.
Other survivors include: two sons, Jeff Howard of Garden Plain and Greg Howard of Chesterfield, Mo.; one daughter, Priscilla Webb of Newton; two brothers, Melvin Howard of Dodge City and Duane Howard of Wellsville; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Swender officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.
Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and Central Homecare and Hospice in care of the funeral home
He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Newton to Pete and Reba Ruth (Ragland) Howard. He married Vicki Klassen Sept. 15, 1950, in Newton. She survives of Newton.
He was a lifelong Newton resident. He graduated from Newton High School and attended Kansas State University.
He was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton, where he served on various committees and was involved in Mission trips for the church. He also was a member of NARFE, Elks Club and American Legion.
He was a volunteer for American Red Cross, Newton Medical Center, Senior Center and many hours at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a motor machinist mate third class.
Other survivors include: two sons, Jeff Howard of Garden Plain and Greg Howard of Chesterfield, Mo.; one daughter, Priscilla Webb of Newton; two brothers, Melvin Howard of Dodge City and Duane Howard of Wellsville; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Swender officiating. Burial will be in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.
Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and Central Homecare and Hospice in care of the funeral home
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