Canton, Ohio
Willard J. Howland BS. MD. MS. FACR. DSc. (Hon) Dr. Willard J. Howland died peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2011. He was born August 28, 1927 in Neosho, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Jay and Grace Darlene, and by his wife of fifty-nine years, Kathleen Virginia. He is...
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Some time ago, I had the great fortune of knowing Bill for a few years. To me he embodied generosity, grace, compassion and wisdom, and my life is richer for having known him. Peace.
David Grubbs
June 08, 2011
It was with much saddness that I learned at church yesterday that Dr. Howland passed away. Due my grandson's surprise visit home over the week-end just back from Afghanistan we had many family celebrations and I neglected to read the paper. I am sorry that I missed the funeral. Dr. Howland was my boss for over eight years at Aultman Hospital. He was the best boss one could ever have had. He taught me a lot about supervising other people. Once he retired he always ask me to call him Bill,...
Carolyn Hess
June 06, 2011 | Canton, OH
Bob and I have such warm memories of Bill and Kathleen from working diligently on a play at the Guild or having a honey bun party or having a roaring good dinner party at the big house on the hill. We've been missing Kathleen far too long and now we will sorely miss Bill. I'm sure they are spreading lots of joy wherever they are just as they did with us here.
Michael Brittain
June 06, 2011 | Hollywood, CA
Bill was my longest living friend. I loved him very much!
Marjorie McGuirl
June 06, 2011 | Tempe, AZ
dr howland was a very loving and caring individual he loved to write and hear stories he will be sadly missed by my whole family which he treated us just like that too his family i know he was more than ready to see what heaven was like and be with kathleen again but on the same note didnt want to leave or disappoint his children and their families but our hearts go out to all of you guys and belive me this is what he wanted he will always be on my mind saying now traci and i never knew what...
traci reidenbach
June 04, 2011 | Perry, OH
I married Martha McGuirl and immediately was accepted as part of the wonderful Howland family. I will always remember Bill, Kathleen, and Martha's cousins for their warmness, fun, and acceptence of a new person in their fold. Bill gave Martha away and Kathleen read from the Bible at our wedding. Just Fine people. Thanks Bill and Kathleen.
Jim Steinacker
June 04, 2011 | Tempe, AZ
My Dad loved swimming. I have such memories of him, holding my hand, my nieces and nephews hands, my mom's hand - and walking into the ocean waves. My Dad leapimg off the edge of the pontoon boat at Meyer's Lake. And diving with all silly arm movements off the diving board of our pool at Satia. He told me once that he loved swimming because it felt like flying. He told my brother Tom that he loved skiing for the same reason - that it felt like flying to him. One time, my sister and I jumped...
Heather Bobbitt
June 01, 2011 | Severna Park, MD
My second home. I miss them both. Shaun from Scotland.
June 01, 2011
What a dear man; what grand memories. It was such an honor to have him and Kathleen in my life. May their blessed memories be eternal.
With love and prayers,
Carol Capocci
May 31, 2011