Larry D Howe (Lebanon)
June 25, 1940 - March 4, 2017
Larry David Howe, son of Dorsey M. and Merle Burd Howe, was born June 25, 1940, at the old Burd family home, near Long Lane, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, eight months, and nine days.
On October 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jane Marie “Janie” Biggs, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Bethel M. Howe; a brother, Leland Howe; and two sisters, Bonnie Jo Middleton, and Carol Howe.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janie, of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Shelley Armato, and her husband, Dominick, of Kansas City, Missouri; a son, Rick Howe, of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Alexander, Blake, Addison, William, Otto, and Tatum; four great-grandchildren, Van, Layla, Elam, and Cal; a brother, Kenneth Howe, and his wife, Valerie, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Gerry Nutter, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Long Lane and Lebanon area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for four years, and was stationed in Newfoundland for most of that time. After being honorably discharged, he made his home in the Kansas City area and worked for the Ford Motor Company for seven years. He then began a career with the railroad that would span over forty years, beginning with the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad and then with the Union Pacific Railroad. After he and Janie were married, they made their home in Kansas City.
Through the years, Larry had developed a fondness for the Bear Thicket Church, near Lebanon. He attended there whenever he could and was supportive of the church’s endeavors. He professed his faith in Christ and had made peace with his Lord and his family.
Larry always lived his life to the beat of his own drum. He saw things “his way” and rarely wavered. He loved dirt track and stock car racing and was a fan of both USAC and NASCAR. Racing was a passion in his life and he followed racing news daily. He also liked tinkering with used cars. He was beloved by many and never met a stranger. He possessed a generous heart and was always helping people in need. He had a deep devotion for his Grandpa Burd and Aunt Maxine, and great fondness for his roots in the Long Lane community. He also was dedicated to caring for his cousin, Virgil, following the death of his Aunt Maxine and her husband, Rudolph Kumbier. He also maintained an interest in his brother’s children following his brother’s passing. He always stepped up to take them places and be there for them.
Larry was a hard working railroad man, a race car enthusiast and a good friend to many. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Published by Holman-Howe Funeral Home March 5, 2017
June 25, 1940 - March 4, 2017
Larry David Howe, son of Dorsey M. and Merle Burd Howe, was born June 25, 1940, at the old Burd family home, near Long Lane, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, eight months, and nine days.
On October 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jane Marie “Janie” Biggs, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Bethel M. Howe; a brother, Leland Howe; and two sisters, Bonnie Jo Middleton, and Carol Howe.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janie, of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Shelley Armato, and her husband, Dominick, of Kansas City, Missouri; a son, Rick Howe, of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Alexander, Blake, Addison, William, Otto, and Tatum; four great-grandchildren, Van, Layla, Elam, and Cal; a brother, Kenneth Howe, and his wife, Valerie, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Gerry Nutter, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Long Lane and Lebanon area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for four years, and was stationed in Newfoundland for most of that time. After being honorably discharged, he made his home in the Kansas City area and worked for the Ford Motor Company for seven years. He then began a career with the railroad that would span over forty years, beginning with the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad and then with the Union Pacific Railroad. After he and Janie were married, they made their home in Kansas City.
Through the years, Larry had developed a fondness for the Bear Thicket Church, near Lebanon. He attended there whenever he could and was supportive of the church’s endeavors. He professed his faith in Christ and had made peace with his Lord and his family.
Larry always lived his life to the beat of his own drum. He saw things “his way” and rarely wavered. He loved dirt track and stock car racing and was a fan of both USAC and NASCAR. Racing was a passion in his life and he followed racing news daily. He also liked tinkering with used cars. He was beloved by many and never met a stranger. He possessed a generous heart and was always helping people in need. He had a deep devotion for his Grandpa Burd and Aunt Maxine, and great fondness for his roots in the Long Lane community. He also was dedicated to caring for his cousin, Virgil, following the death of his Aunt Maxine and her husband, Rudolph Kumbier. He also maintained an interest in his brother’s children following his brother’s passing. He always stepped up to take them places and be there for them.
Larry was a hard working railroad man, a race car enthusiast and a good friend to many. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Published by Holman-Howe Funeral Home March 5, 2017
Larry D Howe (Lebanon)
June 25, 1940 - March 4, 2017
Larry David Howe, son of Dorsey M. and Merle Burd Howe, was born June 25, 1940, at the old Burd family home, near Long Lane, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, eight months, and nine days.
On October 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jane Marie “Janie” Biggs, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Bethel M. Howe; a brother, Leland Howe; and two sisters, Bonnie Jo Middleton, and Carol Howe.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janie, of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Shelley Armato, and her husband, Dominick, of Kansas City, Missouri; a son, Rick Howe, of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Alexander, Blake, Addison, William, Otto, and Tatum; four great-grandchildren, Van, Layla, Elam, and Cal; a brother, Kenneth Howe, and his wife, Valerie, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Gerry Nutter, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Long Lane and Lebanon area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for four years, and was stationed in Newfoundland for most of that time. After being honorably discharged, he made his home in the Kansas City area and worked for the Ford Motor Company for seven years. He then began a career with the railroad that would span over forty years, beginning with the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad and then with the Union Pacific Railroad. After he and Janie were married, they made their home in Kansas City.
Through the years, Larry had developed a fondness for the Bear Thicket Church, near Lebanon. He attended there whenever he could and was supportive of the church’s endeavors. He professed his faith in Christ and had made peace with his Lord and his family.
Larry always lived his life to the beat of his own drum. He saw things “his way” and rarely wavered. He loved dirt track and stock car racing and was a fan of both USAC and NASCAR. Racing was a passion in his life and he followed racing news daily. He also liked tinkering with used cars. He was beloved by many and never met a stranger. He possessed a generous heart and was always helping people in need. He had a deep devotion for his Grandpa Burd and Aunt Maxine, and great fondness for his roots in the Long Lane community. He also was dedicated to caring for his cousin, Virgil, following the death of his Aunt Maxine and her husband, Rudolph Kumbier. He also maintained an interest in his brother’s children following his brother’s passing. He always stepped up to take them places and be there for them.
Larry was a hard working railroad man, a race car enthusiast and a good friend to many. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Published by Holman-Howe Funeral Home March 5, 2017
June 25, 1940 - March 4, 2017
Larry David Howe, son of Dorsey M. and Merle Burd Howe, was born June 25, 1940, at the old Burd family home, near Long Lane, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, eight months, and nine days.
On October 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jane Marie “Janie” Biggs, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Bethel M. Howe; a brother, Leland Howe; and two sisters, Bonnie Jo Middleton, and Carol Howe.
Larry is survived by his wife, Janie, of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Shelley Armato, and her husband, Dominick, of Kansas City, Missouri; a son, Rick Howe, of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Alexander, Blake, Addison, William, Otto, and Tatum; four great-grandchildren, Van, Layla, Elam, and Cal; a brother, Kenneth Howe, and his wife, Valerie, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Gerry Nutter, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Long Lane and Lebanon area, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. He entered the military as a young man and served his country faithfully in the United States Army for four years, and was stationed in Newfoundland for most of that time. After being honorably discharged, he made his home in the Kansas City area and worked for the Ford Motor Company for seven years. He then began a career with the railroad that would span over forty years, beginning with the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad and then with the Union Pacific Railroad. After he and Janie were married, they made their home in Kansas City.
Through the years, Larry had developed a fondness for the Bear Thicket Church, near Lebanon. He attended there whenever he could and was supportive of the church’s endeavors. He professed his faith in Christ and had made peace with his Lord and his family.
Larry always lived his life to the beat of his own drum. He saw things “his way” and rarely wavered. He loved dirt track and stock car racing and was a fan of both USAC and NASCAR. Racing was a passion in his life and he followed racing news daily. He also liked tinkering with used cars. He was beloved by many and never met a stranger. He possessed a generous heart and was always helping people in need. He had a deep devotion for his Grandpa Burd and Aunt Maxine, and great fondness for his roots in the Long Lane community. He also was dedicated to caring for his cousin, Virgil, following the death of his Aunt Maxine and her husband, Rudolph Kumbier. He also maintained an interest in his brother’s children following his brother’s passing. He always stepped up to take them places and be there for them.
Larry was a hard working railroad man, a race car enthusiast and a good friend to many. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Published by Holman-Howe Funeral Home March 5, 2017
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