John Howland Obituary

Again and I will every anniversary of John's passing. A true Friend. I was on the Faculty at Haskell Indian Nations University, a position became available in the Social Sciences Dept for a Psychology Professor. My first thought was John Howland. Shoot, it took one interview for Haskell to select John. There were so many Native Students who learned from John, not only the Behavioral Sciences but in life in general. John so impacted young Natives and quickly becoming the favorite. I will always remember John as a testament in helping people regardless of culture, John became "one of us" as the Native Students would often say with an immeasurable heart.
Valerie and kids, please know that many many became a better person just from knowing John.
Val, please contact me thru my email in this remembrance page.
Rob Daugherty

Heaven has gained a super individual. Remembering my Friend on this day, over 50 years as a Friend, a sincere Friend. To Val and kids, may you be comforted by knowing that many many people will always remember John as one of the Good guys in Lawrence.
Rob Daugherty.....
Jay, OK

John was a super individual. Purchased a vehicle from John, a 1969 Chevelle Super Sport. John knew I didn't have much money being a student with a family but John "sold" me the car with no regard for profit. That was John Howland. Thinking of everyone before himself...a sincere person.
An intelligent individual.
A deserved place in heaven for a such a complete person....John Howland, my Friend.

Betsy and family, I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you find strength in memories and hold on to them tight. xoxo

Betsy and family, I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you find strength in memories and hold on to them tight. xoxo

John was a friend. A caring and generous person.
Several of us all started a friendship with John & Val
at Ronnie's Apts. ( Robinsons' & Huggins')
John being an athlete & an educator used his talents in influencing many of us to be better people.
May you rest my friend, you deserve a special place in heaven! My prayers to Val & kids!

He was good guy, he taught both me and my son at Haskell.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

So sorry to hear of your passing! We had so many great victories in the early to mid 60's but you are moving on to your greatest victory ever. Till we meet again to celebrate our final victory.

John was my baseball coach and father to my friend . He would never get upset with you if you made an error on the field or in life. He would use it to teach you to be a better human. One of the most gentle people I've ever known. He would do anything to help a person in need. He was also just fun to be around and always made you feel welcome.