William B. “Bill” Stowell, 54, died Jan. 21, 2014 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1959 in Halstead, the son of William B. and Lois Christie Stowell.
He had worked for Conklin Cars in the detail shop for over 30 years; he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a hardworking, fun-loving man and enjoyed riding his Harley.
On Feb. 14, 1984 he married Kathryn Wood in Hutchinson, she survives. Other survivors include his son, Christopher, Hutchinson, his mother, Lois, Hutchinson, three brothers; Lyle Stowell, Burrton, Robert Stowell, Chino Valley, AZ, Rick Stowell, Hutchinson, 11 sisters; Helen Ediger, Loma Seachris, both of Buhler, Wilma Winn, Judy Whittington, Debbie Botkin and Naomi Weiss, all of Lebo, Ruth Hedger, Karen Lackey, Kathy McIver, all of Hutchinson, Joyce Weinbrenner, Hillsboro, Carol Blevins, Wichita, and two grandsons, Alexander B. and Peyton L. Stowell. He was preceded in death by his father, William, a brother, Melvin and two sisters; Irene Stowell and Nadine Frye.
Funeral service will be 11:00am Friday at Crestview Bible Church with Pastor Phil Auxier presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 9:00pm Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Memorials may be given to the Stowell Grandchildren Educational Fund or Reno County Cancer Council in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.