Graveside services for Wanda G. (Knapp) Howard, 71, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Howard died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 22, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Garnett (Hillix) Knapp. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964. Wanda worked at Raney’s Drug, Hallmark Cards, Round Corner Drug, and the University of Kansas where she retired after working in the Comptroller’s office and the Spencer Museum of Art.
Wanda and Dean enjoyed traveling and spent the winters with friends in Bandera, Texas. They traveled to several places around the country and especially loved Colorado and the mountains.
Mrs. Howard was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence.
She married Melvin E. Copp on June 25, 1965, in Garnett, Kansas. They later divorced.
She married Dean Howard on December 1, 1988 in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Tammy (Copp) Barta and husband Jon, Lawrence; a son, Timothy Copp, Lawrence; a sister, Dianna Raybern, Lawrence; a stepdaughter, Jama Howard and companion, Jeff, of Ottawa; a stepson, Todd Howard of Lawrence. Grandchildren Timothy, Tia, Taylor, Maddison, Hannah, Jacey, Jenna, Sydney and husband Kevin, Tanner and Justin, great-grandchildren Hadden, Brennan and Ainsley, and her beloved dog Bandi.
The family suggests memorials to Arms of Hope – Medina Children’s Home in Medina, Texas or a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Dean, we were sad to hear of Wanda’s passing and at the same time joyful she is enjoying where she is now! Our prayer for you now is Philippians 4:4-9
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So sorry for your loss. Whenever I saw you Mom she would make me laugh. She was always Wanda. Miss you girl.
Tammy and Tim–I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
I am heartbroken to hear of Wanda passing. I know she fought a long battle with her ailments, but now she is free of pain. My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to the entire family.I will miss her smile, humor and always being kind to Alice and I. God Bless.
Tim & Tammy,
We were so sorry to learn of Wanda’s passing. Thoughts & prayers to the family.
All my love and prayers to Wanda’s family. She was a long time friend I know she will be greatly missed.
I got to know Wanda when she worked in the Comptroller’s office at Ku. she had a great smile and very witty personality and fun to work with. I had seen her a few times at walmart when she was back in town after spending the winters in Texas. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Dean an Family
So sorry to hear about Wanda. Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
We are very sorry to hear of wanda’s passing, she was such a kind caring lady, that warm smile, or her contagious laugh is something I will always treasure, she was such a fun bus driver to
Wanda was a great person, wether she was laughing with Tammy and I or just making us laugh on the bus, She cared for each one us just like her own,she will be truly missed.
Dean so sorry for your lost,my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I have a lot of good memories of Wanda. Going Camping, Taking us kids to the Drive- In, Dancing at the Shiloh (sneaking me a mixed drink ! ), Swimming parties at your house, Her and Mom (aka Lucy and Ethel) always laughing and cracking each other up, Plus she was the coolest Bus Driver Ever ! She will be greatly missed. My Deepest Sympathy, God Bless
Dean we are so sorry to hear about Wanda. Her and I go back a lot of years. We had good times when we were in Thata Roe . She will be missed.
Tim, I never knew your mom very well, but I remember visiting briefly with her, when she and your dad was over at the Elliotts. Very delightful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I loved your Moms kind heart and Beautiful smile,
Sorry for your loss,
Sincerely,
John & Vicki Miller
I am so sorry and appalled. Ive known her since our kids bowled on teams and we sit and talked then and then at Spencer Art Museum for several yrs. I’ll miss that smile! Bless the family!
Dean, and family , I am saddened to hear of Wanda’s passing, I am preying for your family .
Will miss you my dear friend. We had many a good shopping trips. Will think of u when i am shopping. Especially at Macy’s our favorite store.
So sorry to learn of Wanda’s passing. Thoughts & prayers to your family.
Dean, sorry to her of your loss. Our thoughts a prayers to you and your family.
Rest in peace my dear cousin. You fought a long hard battle of illness. I will miss you but thankful no more pain and struggling for you. Many blessings to your whole family.
Timothy, we are so sorry to hear the passing of Wanda. Thinking of you and the family in our prayers. Wanda was such a great woman. She will be missed.
Prayers to all the family. Very fond memories of Wanda. God Bless you all
Wanda was such a fun person to be around. She was like a second mom growing up. She will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to the family.