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Douglas Howarter Obituary
August 19, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Douglas "Alan" Howarter, 69, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born in Dodge City, KS, he graduated from Wichita State University and was a respected Certified Public Accountant, most recently with Vess Oil Corporation. Alan was a devoted husband to Barbara Howarter; loving father to Kelsey Rose, Justine Ablah, and Natalie Howarter; and grandfather to Lyle and Lowen Rose. He volunteered for more than 45 years with the Wichita River Festival, American Heart Association, Heartspring, Wichita Public Library Foundation, YMCA/Wisemans, and others.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30 AM, Mass at 10:00 AM, both Thursday, August 28, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Andover, KS.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wichita Public Library Foundation and Heartspring.
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Don Arnold
August 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
American Heart Association
August 25, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Del Bartel
August 22, 2025
Several years ago, here in Tulsa.
Jana
August 22, 2025
Alan, Marty, Jana... annual gathering for our three birthdays. Norman along for the fun times. We will miss you my friend.
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