She was the director of education for the Mid-America Union Conference. She was survived by her sister, Linda (Ken) Johnson; nephew, Richard (Robin) Johnson and their children, Matthew, Zachary (Chloe), Jacob, Kiley; great niece, Ivy Kathleen; special friend, Phyllis Gorton, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Richard Johnson.
We are heartbroken to share that LouAnn Howard, passed to her rest September 26, 2025. Union president Gary Thurber reflected: “This brings to an end a legacy in Adventist Christian education that is hard to match, and a loss of a friend we can hardly fathom. LouAnn was so highly respected by her peers and loved deeply as a coworker and friend.”
Carisa Carr, associate director of education, added: “I am struck by the loss in our educational field of someone who faithfully served and poured out her heart for educators. LouAnn loved the Union, worked tirelessly to develop resources for the field, and carried a joy that was infectious to all around her. She deeply believed in growing leaders, and her influence will be felt for generations.”
LouAnn faithfully served Adventist education for more than 47 years, including as teacher, superintendent, and most recently as our Union’s education leader.
Please keep LouAnn’s family, friends, and colleagues in your prayers as they grieve this heartbreaking loss.
Memorial Service will be held on Oct 18 at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers has requested donations be made to Union College to be used by the Education Dept.