Howard L. Morrow, age 82, passed away on November 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.
Howard was born in Iola, Kansas, to Leon and Inez (Matney) Morrow on February 8, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Iola High School. Howard earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1964. He went on to a career with Allis-Chalmers, Diamond Coach, and Development Officer for a non-profit. He was a member of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.
Howard’s most cherished gift was his family. He and his wife, Glenna, celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband to Glenna and a dedicated father to Kimberly. He demonstrated his love to them by always encouraging them and cheering them on. Kimberly often called her dad, the “stage manager.” Nothing was more important to him than being available to drive her to whatever activities she had planned. He always filled in the gaps, so her blindness did not interfere in her everyday life. He never missed his daily walk – rain or shine. He enjoyed everything about finance, watching the KU Jayhawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Every spring, Howard and his family vacationed on Sanibel Island, Florida, often meeting up with the same friends they made over the years. Howard’s positive attitude and encouragement to others is a light in our world that we will always treasure.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Inez Morrow.
Howard leaves behind his beloved wife, Glenna; his daughter, Kimberly; his brothers (never called them in-laws), Don (Sharon) Hoffmeier, Gary (Susan) Hoffmeier; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews; along with his coffee buddies, Art, Lynn, and Rodger, where “wisdom” was shared every week.
A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Highland Cemetery, 1800 North Cottonwood, Iola, Kansas. A visitation will follow the graveside memorial service in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Kansas Audio-Reader Network, 1120 West 11th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, or memorials may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
