David Hal Howard

David Hal Howard of Lenexa, KS, passed away April 21, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital. David was born on January 17, 1942, in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of Bishop Hogan High School, St. Mary of the Plains College and Rockhurst's Executive Fellows MBA program. David began his career teaching at Lillis High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing. The majority of his career, however, was in scientific equipment sales. In recent years, David returned to teaching in the adult education program at Kansas City Community College. David is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia (Mullin) Howard. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann and husband Scott Sandfort of Chicago, IL; his son, David Patrick and wife Jodi (Duncan) of Abilene, KS; his son, Andrew Michael and fiancee Katie Ware of Wichita; and three granddaughters, Peyton Christine Sandfort, Brynne Nicole Sandfort and Maceyn Pearl Howard. David is also survived by his brother, Bob Howard; sisters, Jacqueline (O'Malley) and Marilyn (DeBrine), and a loving circle of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Viola Howard. David was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enriched many lives by his longtime involvement with the Boy Scouts & Eagle Scouts. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa, KS. He will be missed by all his loved ones and friends, but his spirit, joy, and laughter will remain with us always. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa with the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, KS. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, 913888-6611)