Howard Ralph Sloan

Obituary



Howard Ralph Sloan, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away March 22, 2021 at Hays Medical Center in Hays.



Howard was born September 16, 1948 in Norton, Kansas to Arthur and Anna (Boyd) Sloan. Howard graduated from Norton High School. After graduation Howard served a mission for 30 months in Samoa. On June 9, 1972 he was sealed for time and all Eternity to Sharyn D. VanDeWege in the Logan LDS Temple in Logan, Utah. Sharyn preceded him in death on December 3, 2003. On July 10, 2004 he married Marlene (Pfannenstiel) Dinges celebrating 17 years of wonderful marriage.



Howard was a long-time CPA operating his own business Howard Sloan CPA. He also served as an accountant for Allied Inc, APAC, and Da Mar Resources. In addition, he taught Accounting and Computing for many years at Fort Hays State University which rendered him much satisfaction. Howard was a man of faith and was a very active member at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was instrumental in bringing the Senior Companion Program to Hays and Ellis County. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Marlene, classic movies especially with John Wayne, traveling with grandchildren to watch their sporting events, and most importantly knowing his family and loved ones are succeeding and happy in life.



Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Hays; three sons, Isaac (Tracey) Sloan of West Jordan, Utah, Jacob (Andrea) Sloan of Beloit, Kansas, and Joseph (Kristen) Sloan of Hays; two stepdaughters, Tashia (Robert) Becker of Hays and Tracy Mai of Hays; a sister, Iris Kluber of Paola; 8 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren.



He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Abraham Sloan; a brother, Arthur "Art" Sloan; a sister, Dorothy Holmes; a stepson, Ethan Mai, and his mother-in-law, Mabel Gross and a step granddaughter, Morgan Mai.



Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2901 Canal Blvd. Hays, KS 67601. Conducting services will be brother Kendall Elliott. Burial will be 3:00 PM Saturday at the Long Island Cemetery in Long Island, Kansas.



Visitation will be Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the church.



For those unable to attend a livestream via zoom will be available at https://zoom.us/j/93766588791?pwd=WHlFQXJVcXFmZ1RoMlorWWVRK2dqQT09



Memorial contributions are suggested to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund. Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.



Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

















Services







Visitation Friday

March 26, 2021

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2901 Canal Blvd.

Hays, ks 67601









Funeral Service Saturday

March 27, 2021

10:00 AM

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2901 Canal Blvd.

Hays, ks 67601