Velma Howbert Obituary
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She was born June 21, 1937, in Tecumseh, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Pearl (Boehringer) Wulfkuhle.
Velma graduated from Berryton High School. Shortly after graduating she married her high school sweetheart, Larry Howbert, on June 16, 1956, in Stull, KS. Velma helped Larry on the farm, working cattle, hauling grain, hay, and supplies.
She was an active member of the Berryton United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School Class with the kids and her, and Larry were youth leaders. She was a sewing leader in the Riverside 4-H Club.
Velma is survived by their children, Connie (Dick) Savaiano, of Berryton, KS, Cathy (Ron) McKay of Springdale, AR., and Kevin (Angela) Howbert of Berryton, KS. Six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, eleven step great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and five step great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by Larry, her husband, in 2016 and a son, Larry D., in 1986.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at a later time at Lynn Creek Cemetery.
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PHILIP ANTHONY STADLER
July 12, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Fundis
July 4, 2025
Thinking of all you kids. Just wanted you to know how much I thought of your mother and what a wonderful person she was. She was so proud of you. Prayers for all of you & your families.
Marie Pearce
July 1, 2025
Velma was a beautiful person -- inside and out. Her smile would light up a room. We will miss her!
julie Figgs
July 1, 2025
A peaceful and beautiful soul Velma was. I have had the pleasure to work with her and her son Kevin with their property insurance. She always met me with a smile and I truly enjoyed talking with her. My prayers for all of her loved ones during this transitional time. Love, Julie Figgs
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Jafawn Burghart
June 30, 2025
Velma was a special lady. Blessed to have known her and call friend.
Janet Ackerman Gentry
June 30, 2025
My family, Bill, Peggy, Greg and I were very close friends with all the Howbert family. My brother and I grew up with them. Velma and Larry was like my 2nd set of parents. Velma always so gentle, kind, such a Proverbs 21 biblical woman. My mom and her spent years being best friends. I am smiling thinking My dad, then Larry, my mom and now Velma....all reunited in Heaven with the Lord they all love and worship. I loved Velma.
Sharlene, TD and Ethan Wulfkuhle
June 30, 2025
So sorry to hear of her passing. Velma was one of the sweetest, most friendly people that I knew. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Rick and Donna Howbert
June 30, 2025
Rick and I are so very sorry for your great loss. Though our contact with Velma were brief moments in time, we shall always remember her as friendly, kind, and gracious whose smile put you at ease right from the beginning! May the Lord be your strong tower of refuge and strength!!
Sharon Wiedmaier
June 30, 2025
To all of Velma´s family: I am so glad I was lucky enough to know Velma and call her a friend. She will really be missed. I´m truly sorry for your loss.
Millie Conger
June 29, 2025
Velma was a wonderful lady. Her smile touched a persons heart.
Bette Snoddy
June 28, 2025
Velma was a very special friend to me. I will remember her always.
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