Garnet “Howard” Rowland, 94, died January 11, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born June 26, 1928, in Hutchinson, to William Vincent and Gladys Leona (Sthole) Rowland. When Howard was just a baby, his mom died unexpectedly. His dad later married Wilma Roberson.
Howard graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community Junior College, where he earned his certification to be a machinist. He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1953. Howard was a farmer and stockman. He loved the land, especially working cattle, and the calving season. In addition, Howard enjoyed making things out of wood and metal, with metal his preference. Howard was a member of Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church for over 60 years.
On September 14, 1956, he married Erma I. Humphrey, in Richter, KS. They shared 62 years of marriage before her death on January 2, 2019.
Howard is survived by: children, Kelley Rowland (Renie), Thomas Rowland, all of Hutchinson, Sharon Regier (Rick) of Buhler, and Larry Rowland (Kristi) of Lawrence; sister, Emilie Dell; brothers, Charles Rowland and Clyde Rowland (Jean); grandchildren, Hannah and John, Tyson, Ashley and Garrett, Colton and Annie, and Gabriel; and three great-grandchildren, Zoey, Emerson, and June.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his stepmother; sisters, Ruth Hoffman and Marjorie Ensz; and grandsons, Jacob and Samuel.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church, 5512 N. Pennington, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Sue Talbot officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mitchell Chapel United Methodist Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.