Howell, Ed, 78, retired Cessna inspector, passed away January 21, 2014. He loved gambling at casinos, fishing, bowling and spending time with his grandkids. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, George and Amanda Howell. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Frances; sons, Russell (Tammy) and James Howell; daughters, Kathy and Tina Spencer; brother, Benjamin “Frank” (Toni) Howell; sisters, Virginia Switzer, Allene Miller, Norma Conway, Kathryn Howell and Wanda Sue Smith; grandchildren, Matthew, Travis, David, Curtis, Nicole (James), Dakota and Cheyenne; great-grandchild, Lilyana. Visitation will be held Friday, January 24 from 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 pm, both at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorial is established with Cancer Center of Kansas, 818 N Emporia Ste. 403, Wichita, KS 67214.