`Howse, William E. "Bill" loving husband, and father, age 90, of Larksfield Place in Wichita, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. He attended the University of Arizona, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; a member and President of Blue Key and a graduate in 1948 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1947, he married the former Shirley Harrell of the Harrell ranching family in Armstrong and Randall Counties in Texas. Upon graduation from college in 1948, Bill and Shirley moved to Wichita, where Bill joined the Howse Company, Inc., in real estate and merchandising. He was elected president of the Howse Company, Inc., and served in that capacity until the company was dissolved in 1958. Bill started his own insurance agency in 1959. Bill was also active in real estate investing owning several properties in Arizona and Texas. In 1981, he sold his business to Marsh & McLennan and continued on with them serving as vice-president of Marsh & McLennan, Inc., Wichita. During his business career in Wichita, Bill served his community devotedly in various positions, including as a member of the Vestry of St. James Episcopal Church; co-founder and director of Industrial Expositions, Inc.; producer of Kansas Sports, Boat & Travel Show, co-founder and director of Seneca National Bank in Wichita; president of the Rotary Club of Wichita 1964-64, vice-president and director of Wichita Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Men's Advisory Board of Wichita Children's Home. He also served for twelve years as a risk-management and environmental consultant to the Board of Regents of the Mount Vernon Association in Virginia. In 1984 Bill and Shirley moved to the Lighthouse Canyon Ranch in Randall County, Texas, where they had operated a farm and cattle business since 1966. While living on the Lighthouse Canyon Ranch in Randall County, Texas, Bill was active in farming, ranching, and environmental organizations. Bill and Shirley's operation of the Lighthouse Canyon Ranch along the rim of the Palo Duro Canyon, southeast of Amarillo, was recognized by governmental and environmental institutions, as well as several universities, for developing environmentally progressive agricultural practices. In 1997, the Texas States Parks and Wildlife Department chose the Lighthouse Canyon Ranch as the outstanding example of conservation of the environment and enhancement of wildlife habitat in the State of Texas. Bill's wife, Shirley, preceded him in death on August 12, 2008, after 61 years of devoted marriage. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Mary H. von Merveldt of Wichita, and Joan H. Lewis of McKinney, TX; and by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His beloved son, Robert H. Howse, preceded Bill in death on March 4, 2013. A memorial has been established at The Children's Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226. Memorial Services will be held at Eastminister Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd., at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018.A reception will follow, also at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Statement of gratitude and faith: He has emphasized that his good life was given to him by the Grace of God and by the remarkable love and support of Shirley, his wife, business partner, and friend of 64 years, as well as by his loving children. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Wichita, KS 67206-1924. Published by The Wichita Eagle, February 19, 2018