Howard Lewis Shrout Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Howard Lewis Shrout, age 64, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016, at his home in Gravois Mills, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. Howard was born in Independence, Missouri on December 31, 1951, to parents, Kenneth and Juanita Shrout. Howard’s parents owned Cedar Point Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks when Howard was growing up, and therefore, he attended Truman High School in Independence during the winter months and Versailles High School in Versailles in the spring and fall quarters. Howard graduated from Truman High School and joined the Air Force. He was most proud of his time in the Air Force. Howard had a number of jobs after he was honorably discharged from the military. It wasn’t until his mid 30’s that he went to college. Howard attended college and law school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from UMKC School of Law. While attending college full-time, Howard continued to work full-time. He had a solo practice in Blue Springs for a number of years and ultimately moved his law practice to a place he loved, Versailles. Howard had four children that call him, “Dad”, Jennifer Skinner of Liberty, Missouri, Jason Shrout of Kansas City, Missouri, Joey Shrout of Kansas City, Missouri and Jessie Wolfe of Gravois Mills, Missouri. He had two grandchildren, HayLeigh and Dillon Skinner. Howard loved his children and grandchildren with his whole heart. He married the love of his life, Heather, in 2006. They worked side by side for many years in his law practice and spent their off-time living life to its fullest. Howard’s wife and children meant everything to him and he loved spending time with every one of them. Howard loved so much about life. He loved taking care of his yard, boating, fishing, flying airplanes, riding his motorcycle, playing music and singing. Howard had a beautiful voice that so many people loved to hear. He was so talented. He played guitar, keyboard, piano, trombone and bass guitar. He played in many bands throughout his life. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Shrout, Jr. of Independence, Missouri; his sister, Barbara Day and husband Joe Day of Independence, Missouri; his wife, Heather Shrout of Gravois Mills, Missouri; his daughter, Jennifer Skinner and husband Shannon Skinner and their children, HayLeigh Skinner and Dillon Skinner of Liberty, Missouri; his son, Jason Shrout of Kansas City, Missouri; his son, Joey Shrout of Kansas City, Missouri and his step-daughter that he raised as his own, Jessie Wolfe of Gravois Mills, Missouri. He is also survived by many extended family including aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. A celebration of Howard’s life followed by full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 6th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. A celebration of life service will also be held at a later date in the Kansas City area. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Howard Lewis Shrout

December 31, 1951 - April 23, 2016

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