Lloyd L. Howser

Lloyd L. Howser

Lloyd L. Howser, age 75, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday July 5, 2018, at the Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. He was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Charles N. Howser and Virginia Maxon Howser. Lloyd grew up in California. He later served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was in charge of NCO clubs. Following his military service, Lloyd worked for the Corp of Engineers in California for 18 years where he served as park manager. While in California, Lloyd served as a 4-H leader. Following his retirement, he relocated to Fort Scott where he worked for Mercy Hospital for over 15 years. While at Mercy, Lloyd worked as a physical therapy tech and later a pharmacy tech. In addition to working at the hospital, Lloyd maintained his own farm and cattle operation. Lloyd said he was happiest when he was on his tractor. Lloyd had served as president of the Fort Scott Farm Bureau and was a past member of the First Christian Church of Fort Scott.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the home; two sons, Charles Howser and Michael DelChiaro, both of Fort Scott and five grandchildren, Nathan Howser and wife, Allison, Chase, Hayes and Brock Howser and Bella DelChiaro. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Ann Dykstra and Jeannette Lovejoy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14 at the Lath Branch Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Thomas home, 2523 Locust Road in Fort Scott. Memorials are suggested to the of University of Kansas Cancer Research and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.