Leslie "Dean" Howard's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Lawrence, Kansas

Leslie "Dean" Howard

November 5, 1944 - August 5, 2025 (80 years old)

Lawrence, Kansas

Leslie "Dean" Howard's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Lawrence, Kansas

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Leslie "Dean" Howard

November 5, 1944 - August 5, 2025 (80 years old)

Lawrence, Kansas

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Leslie Howard Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Leslie Howard of Lawrence, Kansas, whose life came to an end on August 5, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Leslie departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Leslie may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Leslie leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert C. Howard and Anna "Viola" Stein; and his wife Wanda Knapp. He is survived by: his children, Todd Howard of Lawrence, KS, Timothy Copp of Lawrence, KS, Jama Carter (Jeff) of Ottawa, KS and Tammy Barta (Jon) of Lawrence, KS; and his brother Robert Howard (Louise). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society and to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for Kerrville Flood victims, where Dean and Wanda frequented on their winter stays in Texas, both sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home



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Memorial Park Cemetery
1517 E 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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