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▰ Thomas Westerling "The Bud Man" Rowan

Died July 05, … More Information
Thomas Westerling "The Bud Man" Rowan, of California, born in Chicago, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 5, 1997. Thomas was 62.
Obituary published: July 06, 1997 in "San Diego U-T (CA)"

▰ Theodore M Rowan

Died October 05, … More Information
Theodore M Rowan, age 81 of Stanislaus Co, California passed away October 5, 1999.
Obituary published: October 06, 1999 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Susan W (Clarke) Rowan

Died September 18, … More Information
Susan W (Clarke) Rowan, 62, of California gained her wings on September 18, 2001.
Obituary published: September 19, 2001 in "Merced Sun Star"

▰ Shirley A Rowan

Died January 02, … More Information
Shirley A Rowan passed away January 2, 2002 in Daly City, California.
Obituary published: January 03, 2002 in "SF Chronicle"

▰ Ruth Evelyn Rowan

Died December 15, … More Information
Ruth Evelyn Rowan, born June 10, 1923 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home December 15, 2011 in Bakersfield, California. Ruth was 88. Tags: #Ruth #Lloyd #Ford #Atlanta #Georgia #Bakersfield #Judy #Lloyds #Korean #Executive #Farber #Valley #Angeles #Rowan #Europe #Placentia #Table #Club #Orange #Performing #Woman #Year #Migrant #Department #Upton #Donna #Phil #Kevin #Littleton #Colorado #Dawn #Shawna #Steven #Julie #Barbara #Roth #Greg #Lynne #Marlene #Delgado #Hillcrest #Park
Obituary: Ruth E. Whitley Upton Rowan (Granny Bud) 10, 1923 - 15, 2011 Ruth Rowan was born in Bakersfield on 10, 1923 to Eugene and Kate Whitley and was greeted by two older sisters, Nolie and Goldie. Ruth attended local schools and graduated from KCUHS in 1941. From a young age, Ruth, was a musician with a natural talent. She played the piano, organ, marimba and accordion in church, at weddings, school and community events. Ruth married Lloyd Upton in 1941 and their son, Jim, was born in 1943. She and Jim drove across the country in a 1939 Ford Coupe to be with Lloyd in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was stationed prior to being sent overseas. returning to Bakersfield their daughter, Judy, was born. Ruth took over Lloyds rural mail route when he was called back into the Korean War. Ruth maintained a working career until she was in her 80s. One of her favorite jobs was being the Executive Secretary for Farber Gladstone - the company that built Valley Plaza in the 1960s. In 1969 Ruth moved to the Los Angeles area where she met and married Ev Rowan. During this time they traveled the U.S. and Europe. Ruth spent these years volunteering for many organizations including the Placentia Round Table Womens Club, Orange Performing Arts and was honored to be selected as Woman of the Year in Placentia. Ruth returned to Bakersfield and was hired at KCSOS as a secretary in the Migrant Education Department where she worked until she retired. Ruth had many hobbies which included gardening, crossword puzzles, scrabble, solitaire, watching sporting and musical events on T.V., as well as being an avid reader. Mom will be greatly missed by her son, Jim Upton and wife, Donna; daughter, Judy Marty and husband, Phil; grandchildren: Kevin Upton, of Littleton, Colorado; Dawn Thomas (Mike); Shawna Marty-Davisson (Karl); Steven Upton (Stacy); Julie Marty-Pearson (Ed); eight great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends whom she treasured. The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Bhardwaj; Barbara DuPree and Amy Roth, her most recent caregivers; and her dear neighbors Greg and Lynne Heiss and Marlene and Al Delgado for their devotion and kindness to Mom over the years. Services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park on , 21st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity.

▰ Ruth Davenport Rowan

Died May 14, … More Information
Ruth Davenport Rowan, born December 4, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 14, 2020 in Merced, California. Ruth was 87.

▰ Russell G Rowan

Died December 03, … More Information
Russell G Rowan, age 87 of California, born in Oak Park, Illinois, passed from this life on December 3, 1998.
Obituary published: December 04, 1998 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Ruby Ann Rowan

Died April 04, … More Information
Ruby Ann Rowan, age 71 of Stockton, California, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 4, 2006.
Obituary published: April 05, 2006 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Roy Rowan

Died May 13, … More Information
Roy Rowan, age 78 of Los Angeles, California passed away May 13, 1998.
Obituary published: May 14, 1998 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Roy Rowan

Died May 12, … More Information
Roy Rowan, age 78 of Encino, California, entered into eternal rest May 12, 1998.
Obituary published: May 13, 1998 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Roy Rowan

Died May 12, … More Information
Roy Rowan, of Encino, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Roy May 12, 1998. Roy was 78.
Obituary published: May 13, 1998 in "San Diego U-T (CA)"

▰ Roy Rowan

Died May 12, … More Information
Roy Rowan, 78, of Encino, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 12, 1998.
Obituary published: May 13, 1998 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Rose Anne Rowan

Died January 23, … More Information
Rose Anne Rowan, of Fairfield, California, departed this life Sunday January 23, 2001. Rose was 89.
Obituary published: January 24, 2001 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Ronaldt Thomas "Ron" Rowan

Died February 13, … More Information
Ronaldt Thomas "Ron" Rowan, a resident of Chula Vista, California for decades, died February 13, 2021 in Chula Vista, California at the age of 79.
Obituary published: February 14, 2021 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Ronald T Rowan

Died January 27, … More Information
Ronald T Rowan, born November 6, 1941 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 27, 2021 in Bonita, California. Ronald was 79.
Family members and close friends: , David Zook, Perry Toles, Mike Harrigan

▰ Robert Ray Rowan

Died September 29, … More Information
Robert Ray Rowan, age 78 of California, born in Salem, Missouri, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 29, 1997.
Obituary published: September 30, 1997 in "AZStar (AZ)"

▰ Robert Dale Rowan

Died May 07, … More Information
Robert Dale Rowan, born July 15, 1928 passed from this world into the next May 7, 2015 in Merced, California. Robert was 86. Tags: #Donna #Boyle #Latter-day #Northern #Mission #Salt #City #Merced #Eagle #Every #Sierra #Mountains #Bishop #Stake #Regional #Temple #President #Raleigh #Carolina #Robert #Europe #Lord #Christ #Lords
Obituary: Robert Dale Rowan was born on 5, 1928, one of 8 children to Milo LeGrand Rowan and Anna Ardella Jansson Rowan. He lived in the Merced area since 1955 and embraced the valley as his home with enthusiasm and joy. He was just shy of his 87th birthday. He was blessed to leave this world with his sweetheart of 80 years (Robert fell in love with his wife Donna in the second grade), Donna Arlene Boyle Rowan at his side, gently caressing his arm, an example of total and complete loyalty to the end of their earthly companionship.

Robert lived an exemplary life, anticipating with excitement each new day, optimistic at every new challenge and grateful for family and friends that filled his life with meaning and happiness. He served a faithful Latter-day Saint mission to the then Northern States Mission, and upon returning home married his longtime sweetheart, Donna Arlene Boyle in the Salt Lake City LDS temple on 2, 1949.

Robert always felt a special responsibility to raise his 5 children with love and understading, certain that playing with and enjoying their company on a daily basis would bring him the most lasting fulfillment in life. His joy in his children is reflected in their love and appreciation for him. Robert was a dentist in in Merced for 49 years and loved his work. His patients came to appreciate his skill and especially his tender treatment of their needs. He loved the scouting program and all of his sons and grandsons earned the Eagle rank, a total of 21 Eagle Scouts! Every one of them enjoyed time with their dad and grandfather in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, camping, hiking and fly fishing. He served in numerous positions in the LDS church including Bishop, Stake President, Regional Representative, Temple Sealer and Stake Patriarch. One of the highlights of his life was serving, with Donna, as mission President of the Raleigh North Carolina mission for three years. A total of 26 missions have been served by Robert and his progeny over the span of the past 67 years. Robert loved to travel and to visit interesting places both in this country and in Europe. He was a voracious reader both of religious writings and of beloved western novels, reading over 150 books in the past three years alone. It was a particular joy to watch his favorite western movies with his children gathered around him, in the final days of his life.

Robert and Donna have loved gathering with their numerous posterity almost daily, as they have welcome 5 children, 25 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren (with two on the way) into their home. We are confident that he will be watching out for us in his heavenly home with as much joy as he has in his home here on earth.

As children of Robert Rowan we express gratitude to him for leaving us an honorable legacy that we have come to cherish in this life: for his abiding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a confidence that we are all on The Lords errand; for loving our mother faithfully, loyally, and with such serenity; for giving himself so completely to each of us, his children, making us feel we are the most important people in his life; for demonstrating for years that working hard is an ennobling part of life that builds character and gives back to society; that service, no matter how small and especially unto the least of these, enriches the soul; for the eternal truth that we should always error on the side of compassion when it came to loving others; for his willingness to urn the other cheek and quickly forgive offenses; for his love of scripture as we recall his incredible capacity to memorize the word of God and teach it othing wavering; for his ability to fix and build just about anything; for his imagination and creativity and the over 1,000 works of art from drawings, fused glass and stained glass creations that he readily shared; for his love of nature, flowers, animals, rivers, mountains, the sky, his beloved ocean view and his abiding faith that yes, he earth rolls upon her wings. and any man who hath seen any or the least of these hath seen God moving in his majesty and power; for his smile, his infectious laugh, his sweet face filled with happiness, and his step forward to welcome us into his world so beautiful; and finally, for how eagerly he embraced each of us, enfolding us in his arms as we melted into his love for us.

We will miss the man, husband, father, and friend, who envisioned his life and created his destiny hand in hand with the Lord, welcoming the shaping into the man of God that he became. His creation-his life work, is a living, breathing part of who his is and who we have become, because of him. A man of family, a man of his children, a man of God.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Arlene Boyle Rowan; sons, Robert Creed Rowan, Richard Dale Rowan, Steven Mark Rowan, and Matthew Bart Rowan of Merced; daughter, Marie Rowan Hyer of Turlock; brothers, Marlon Rowan, LeGrand Rowan, and James Rowan; and sister, Betty Anthony, Ruth Draper Crockett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Ardella and LeGrand Milo, his brother, Blaine and his sister, Peggy Noorda.

services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on , May 16, 2015 at the LDS Stake , 1080 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA with Bishop Matthew Bart Rowan of the Merced CA First Ward officiating. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at the stake center on the morning of the funeral services. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral at the Merced District (Garden of Flora).

Robert enthusiastically supported the non-profit G3 Foundation, which continued...

▰ Robert Rowan

Died November 27, … More Information
Robert Rowan, born December 6, 1935 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 27, 2018 in Placerville, California. Robert was 82.

▰ Robert Dale Rowan

Died May 07, … More Information
Robert Dale Rowan, born July 15, 1928 entered Heaven's gates on May 7, 2015 in Merced, California. Robert was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Joe Jensen, Raj Sidhu, Frances Woodring, Michael Fletcher, Denise Lane, Chuck And Laurie Atkinson, Fred Watkin, Leon Jensen, Chip Atkinson, Tiffanie Thompson Johnson, Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel, Verneita Noe, Lisa Hedquist-dobbins, Peggy Shukle Frohreich, Ruby Struble, Edward Hegemann, Nedra Sorenson, Sherry Boothe, Vicky White-floriano, George Bertaina, Randy Phillips, Al And Ann Ross

▰ Richard William "Dick" Rowan

Died December 12, … More Information
Richard William "Dick" Rowan, age 62 of California, born in Sangerfield, New York, departed this life Sunday December 12, 2003.
Obituary published: December 13, 2003 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Richard E Rowan

Died February 24, … More Information
Richard E Rowan, age 63 of California, born in Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 24, 1998.
Obituary published: February 25, 1998 in "Mt Shasta Herald"

▰ Randall Lee Rowan

Died December 27, … More Information
Randall Lee Rowan, born October 5, 1956 joined the Lord December 27, 1995 in Whittier, California. Randall was 39.

▰ Priscilla (Piersall) Rowan

Died January 26, … More Information
Priscilla (Piersall) Rowan, age 54 of Los Angeles, California, entered Heaven's gates on January 26, 1998.
Obituary published: January 27, 1998 in "Evansville Press (IN)"

▰ Phillis Carole Rowan

Died September 02, … More Information
Phillis Carole Rowan, born February 9, 1943 passed from this life on September 2, 2019 in Newhall, California. Phillis was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Phyllis Mcknight Hunt, Mattie Moore, Charmaine White, Gwen Hampton-ellis, Connie Stuckey-wilson, Linda Navarro, Lisa Washington

▰ Pearl Irene Rowan

Died August 20, … More Information
Pearl Irene Rowan, age 70 of California, passed away peacefully August 20, 1957.
Obituary published: August 21, 1957 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Pauline Ruth (Perry) Rowan

Died January 10, … More Information
Pauline Ruth (Perry) Rowan went into the presence of the Lord on January 10, 1997 in Torrance, California.
Obituary published: January 11, 1997 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Norman Joel Rowan

Died July 19, … More Information
Norman Joel Rowan, born July 28, 1928 passed away peacefully July 19, 2018 in Barstow, California. Norman was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Carolyn Tarbox Kelly, Natalie Rowan

▰ Nicolina (Schepis) Rowan

Died June 18, … More Information
Nicolina (Schepis) Rowan, of Visalia, California, entered into eternal rest June 18, 2008. Nicolina was 58.
Obituary published: June 19, 2008 in "VTD"

▰ Mildred (O'Neil) Rowan

Died February 26, … More Information
Mildred (O'Neil) Rowan, of California, born in Minnesota, joined the Lord February 26, 1997. Mildred was 92.
Obituary published: February 27, 1997 in "New Ulm Journal (MN)"

▰ Michael Neal Rowan

Died November 02, … More Information
Michael Neal Rowan, age 64 of Orange, California, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2015.
Obituary published: November 03, 2015 in "OCR"

▰ Michael David Rowan

Died June 12, … More Information
Michael David Rowan, age 60 of California, born in Wilmington, Delaware, entered eternal life June 12, 2008.
Obituary published: June 13, 2008 in "Sierra Star"

▰ Melvin D Rowan

Died August 12, … More Information
Melvin D Rowan, 64, of Stanislaus Co, California departed this life August 12, 1999.
Obituary published: August 13, 1999 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Matthew Joseph Rowan

Died October 03, … More Information
Matthew Joseph Rowan, age 89 of California, born in Artesian, South Dakota, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 3, 2015.
Obituary published: October 04, 2015 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Matthew Joseph Rowan

Died September 30, … More Information
Matthew Joseph Rowan, born January 22, 1926 went into the presence of the Lord on September 30, 2015 in Turlock, California. Matthew was 89. Tags: #Alice
Obituary: Matthew was born on 22, 1926 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Matthew was a resident of Turlock, California at the time of passing. Matthew was married to Alice.

▰ Mary Evelyn [Lafferty] Rowan

Died October 21, … More Information
Mary Evelyn [Lafferty] Rowan, of California, departed this life Sunday October 21, 1999. Mary was 92.
Obituary published: October 22, 1999 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Mary Ernestine (Daemer) Rowan

Died May 28, … More Information
Mary Ernestine (Daemer) Rowan, age 97 of California, born in Mays Landing, New Jersey, entered eternal life May 28, 2011.
Obituary published: May 29, 2011 in "Ventura C-S"

▰ Martha Rowan

Died September 24, … More Information
Martha Rowan, born October 1, 1867 gained her wings on September 24, 1953 in Whittier, California. MARTHA was 85.

▰ Mark George Rowan

Died June 15, … More Information
Mark George Rowan, of California, went into the presence of the Lord on June 15, 2013. Mark was 62.
Obituary published: June 16, 2013 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Leonore M Rowan

Died December 20, … More Information
Leonore M Rowan, of San Jose, California, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 20, 2014. Leonore was 66.
Obituary published: December 21, 2014 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Kenneth George Rowan

Died May 29, … More Information
Kenneth George Rowan, of California, born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 29, 2004. Kenneth was 74.
Obituary published: May 30, 2004 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Kenneth George Rowan

Died May 28, … More Information
Kenneth George Rowan, age 74 of California, born in Oklahoma, joined the Lord May 28, 2004.
Obituary published: May 29, 2004 in "Merced Sun Star"

▰ June Jolly Rowan

Died January 18, … More Information
June Jolly Rowan, born June 14, 1928 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 18, 2018 in Roseville, California. June was 89.

▰ Julius C Rowan

Died February 25, … More Information
Julius C Rowan, born March 9, 1906 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 25, 1962 in Whittier, California. JULIUS was 55.

▰ Judith Rowan

Died March 13, … More Information
Judith Rowan, age 61 of California, born in New York, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 13, 1998.
Obituary published: March 14, 1998 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Joyce Ione Rowan

Died May 23, … More Information
Joyce Ione Rowan, age 72 of California, born in Chicago, Illinois, entered eternal life May 23, 2003.
Obituary published: May 24, 2003 in "Clear Lake Ob"

▰ Joy Dovie Rowan

Died August 23, … More Information
Joy Dovie Rowan, born July 8, 1938 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 23, 2016 in Kerman, California. Joy was 78.

▰ Joy Dovie Rowan

Died August 23, … More Information
Joy Dovie Rowan, born July 8, 1938 went into the presence of the Lord on August 23, 2016 in Kerman, California. Joy was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Palm Memorial, Charles Pereira, Trinity Pereira, Michael Pereira, Kay Schlinkert, Melissa Rowan, Jessica Ortega, Joyce Howell, Betty Peacock, Linda Pereira Martinez, Karen Rowan, Pamela Pereira, Jacoby Pereira, Liberty Pereira, Holly Helmuth, Kelli Pereira

▰ Joseph Arhur "Joe" Rowan

Died April 06, … More Information
Joseph Arhur "Joe" Rowan, age 83 of San Diego, California, joined the Lord April 6, 2013.
Obituary published: April 07, 2013 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Jon Stefan Rowan

Died August 21, … More Information
Jon Stefan Rowan, born October 8, 1947 died August 21, 2015 in Concord, California. Jon was 67. Tags: #Norma
Obituary: Jon was born on 8, 1947 and passed away on , 21, 2015. Jon was a resident of Concord, California at the time of passing. Jon was married to Norma.

▰ John J Rowan

Died December 18, … More Information
John J Rowan went into the presence of the Lord on December 18, 1995 in Santa Rosa, California.
Obituary published: December 19, 1995 in "Scranton T (PA)"
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