Howard Haun

Charles Howard Haun was born in Newton on Fathers Day, June 17, 1928 to
Charles and Della (Artz) Haun. He was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School,
and lived his entire life in Harvey County.

A lifelong farmer, he had a love and dedication for working the land. He
not only managed his own farm, but also did custom farming for many years.
He was active in agricultural organizations and causes, and also was a
sales representative for various farm products. He enjoyed fixing things,
from tractors to furniture. He loved woodworking and once helped his
daughter and son-in-law build interactive learning tables for a children's
museum in Minnesota.

Early in life he accepted the Lord and became a member of the First
Christian Church of Newton, serving several years as both a deacon and
board member. He also attended the First Church of the Nazarene with his
wife and the two served as Meals on Wheels volunteers for more than 20
years.

Howard was united in marriage to Wynona Gifford on April 9, 1966 in Wichita, Ks.

After a long, valiant fight with cancer, he passed away at home on his
rural Newton farm on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Wynona of the home; his daughter Marlys Arnold and her
husband, Alan, of Kansas City, MO.; as well as his aunt, Bonnie Palmer of
Newton; sister-in-law Marie Haun of Wichita; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Paul, two infant siblings,
and his nephew Kent.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday (June 18, 2010) at 2 p.m. at the First
Christian Church of Newton. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday where
the family will receive friend 6 to 8pm. Friends may also call at the funeral home
Friday 9am til Noon.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his name for the American Cancer
Society or the Progressive Home Health & Hospice in care of the Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 East Broadway.