Edward William Howard

Edward William Howard, 80, Nevada, Mo., died on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Barone Alzheimer Care Center, in Nevada, following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Kansas City, Kan., to Hollis S. Howard and Ruth M. (Bistos) Howard.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, at National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at Ferry Funeral Home.

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