Howard E. Douglas, 59, Stilwell, KS, passed away June 25, 2005, in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel. For the visitation and funeral service, the family has requested casual attire. Private inurnment services will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Kansas City Division, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS, 66212-1461. Howard was born August 8, 1945, in Independence, MO, to Albert Matthew and Annabelle (Fann) Douglas. He was in the military in Counter Intelligence for the United States Air Force. He married Roberta Jones April 8, 1984. Howard worked for AT&T/Lucent Technologies for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He then founded Falcon Communications in 2000. He was an Eagle Scout, and he was a member of the Tribe of Mic-OSay. Howard loved to barbecue and smoke meats for his family and friends. He was a sports enthusiast, loving football and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife Bobbi "Lovey" Douglas, Stilwell, KS; son Mark Titzman and wife Jeannie, Olathe, KS; two daughters, Laura Redeker and husband Jim, Overland Park, KS, Lori Lee and husband Jeff, Liberty, MO; brother Larry Douglas and wife Judy, Lenexa, KS; sister Alberta Willis, Concordia, MO; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Justin, Josh Titzman, Amanda, Adam, Zachary Bemiller, and Savanna Lee; greatgranddaughter Lilly Bemiller; and many nieces and nephews.
To Those I Love When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each of you have shown. But now it's time to travel on alone. So grieve awhile for me, if you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust, it's only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart, I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me call and I will come. Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and say, "Welcome Home."
Richard Fluhrer
I believe it was in 1965, I remember walking down the street in Wiesbaden, Germany, and heard someone call my name. It was Howard. We spent some time updating each other on post-graduation days and we went our separate ways never to see each other again. Rest in peace, Howard.
David Harris
I liked Howie. Sorry to hear about this. What a wonderful, tender message he wrote to his family and posterity!
Cal McDole
I did not know Howie......as you say Dave. I read his special paragraph and I must say it was very touching. I did spend some time with Jim MacDonald in Saigon, Vietnam; however. He was in the Navy. He was a Commander on something like a PT Boat roaming the Rivers around Vietnam. If I am wrong Jim, give me a correction.