OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services pending (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, January 26, 2017, Page 6A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Southern Hills Baptist Church (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Friday, January 27, 2017, Page 6A.
Gary Austin Rowland, age 66, died January 25, 2017. It took two cruel and unforgiving diseases, acting in concert over the course of almost seven years, to finally overpower this wonderfully stubborn and brave man. Gary was born January 10, 1951, in Oklahoma City to Gene Austin Rowland and Evelyn (Bugg) Rowland. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1969 from U.S. Grant High School. He subsequently attended Central State University (now UCO) and Oklahoma City Southwestern College (now Southwestern Christian University). Gary also proudly served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Gary worked for Computer Rx, an Oklahoma pharmacy software company, for 20 years, until his declining health forced his retirement in 2014. Prior to this, Gary worked for many years as a residential and commercial builder. He loved the construction process and took great pride in providing homeowners and businesses excellent craftsmanship, a trait that he gladly passed on to his youngest son. At various times throughout his life, Gary could also be found at the family car dealership, Rowland Motor Company. To be sure, these visits often included hard work. However, Gary most enjoyed the various “characters” who came to visit his grandfather, dad and uncle and the tall tales and resulting laughter that consumed everyone in attendance. Gary was always passionate about music. He started playing the drums at age 11 and formed a local rock band named The Continentals. He played in other bands as well but always had fond memories of the original group that he helped start with his fellow classmates and friends. Gary loved just about all music genres but his preference for 50's and 60's rock-and-roll was enduring and pervasive, occasionally to the chagrin of his three sons (particularly, if the playing of said music compelled their mother to dance). Gary was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Glenda (Story) Rowland, for 47 years. Together, they provided a wonderful childhood and unconditional love to three ornery boys. Gary was a great father. He imparted discipline and compassion in equal measure, often leaning toward compassion when there was a tie. By his own example, he taught his sons to always conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and to have empathy for others. Gary’s mind worked clearly and correctly until he became a grandfather. Unfortunately, this change in title imparted a complete and total reversal of the disciplinary doctrine that Gary had utilized with his sons. In short, there was no longer any discipline whatsoever. Gary officially became known as “Poppy” and began a tireless effort to shamelessly spoil all of his grandchildren (again, despite many fruitless protests by his three sons). Regrettably, his wife aided and abetted in this ignoble pursuit. Poppy was truly overwhelmed with love for Ella, Emmy, Presley, Sladen, Piper, Lily and Henry. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Rowland, and his sister, Debra Knowles. Survivors include: wife, Glenda; son Geremy and his wife Sunny; son Garon and his wife Jenny; son Gavin and his wife Carrie; father Gene Rowland; uncle Billy Rowland; brother-in-law Ken Knowles; brother-in-law Terry Story and his wife Yvette; brother-in-law Dennis Beard and his wife Kim; sister-in-law Janelda Story; nephews Justin and Kyan Knowles, Kyle and Tanner Story; nieces Kyndal Creswell, Amber Stockdale and Andrea Bastible; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12-8 PM at the funeral home
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Lifeshare of Oklahoma 4705 N.W. Expressway OKC, 73132
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, January 28, 2017, Page 7A.
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services pending (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, January 26, 2017, Page 6A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Southern Hills Baptist Church (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Friday, January 27, 2017, Page 6A.
Gary Austin Rowland, age 66, died January 25, 2017. It took two cruel and unforgiving diseases, acting in concert over the course of almost seven years, to finally overpower this wonderfully stubborn and brave man. Gary was born January 10, 1951, in Oklahoma City to Gene Austin Rowland and Evelyn (Bugg) Rowland. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1969 from U.S. Grant High School. He subsequently attended Central State University (now UCO) and Oklahoma City Southwestern College (now Southwestern Christian University). Gary also proudly served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Gary worked for Computer Rx, an Oklahoma pharmacy software company, for 20 years, until his declining health forced his retirement in 2014. Prior to this, Gary worked for many years as a residential and commercial builder. He loved the construction process and took great pride in providing homeowners and businesses excellent craftsmanship, a trait that he gladly passed on to his youngest son. At various times throughout his life, Gary could also be found at the family car dealership, Rowland Motor Company. To be sure, these visits often included hard work. However, Gary most enjoyed the various “characters” who came to visit his grandfather, dad and uncle and the tall tales and resulting laughter that consumed everyone in attendance. Gary was always passionate about music. He started playing the drums at age 11 and formed a local rock band named The Continentals. He played in other bands as well but always had fond memories of the original group that he helped start with his fellow classmates and friends. Gary loved just about all music genres but his preference for 50's and 60's rock-and-roll was enduring and pervasive, occasionally to the chagrin of his three sons (particularly, if the playing of said music compelled their mother to dance). Gary was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Glenda (Story) Rowland, for 47 years. Together, they provided a wonderful childhood and unconditional love to three ornery boys. Gary was a great father. He imparted discipline and compassion in equal measure, often leaning toward compassion when there was a tie. By his own example, he taught his sons to always conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and to have empathy for others. Gary’s mind worked clearly and correctly until he became a grandfather. Unfortunately, this change in title imparted a complete and total reversal of the disciplinary doctrine that Gary had utilized with his sons. In short, there was no longer any discipline whatsoever. Gary officially became known as “Poppy” and began a tireless effort to shamelessly spoil all of his grandchildren (again, despite many fruitless protests by his three sons). Regrettably, his wife aided and abetted in this ignoble pursuit. Poppy was truly overwhelmed with love for Ella, Emmy, Presley, Sladen, Piper, Lily and Henry. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Rowland, and his sister, Debra Knowles. Survivors include: wife, Glenda; son Geremy and his wife Sunny; son Garon and his wife Jenny; son Gavin and his wife Carrie; father Gene Rowland; uncle Billy Rowland; brother-in-law Ken Knowles; brother-in-law Terry Story and his wife Yvette; brother-in-law Dennis Beard and his wife Kim; sister-in-law Janelda Story; nephews Justin and Kyan Knowles, Kyle and Tanner Story; nieces Kyndal Creswell, Amber Stockdale and Andrea Bastible; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12-8 PM at the funeral home
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Lifeshare of Oklahoma 4705 N.W. Expressway OKC, 73132
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, January 28, 2017, Page 7A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services pending (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, January 26, 2017, Page 6A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Southern Hills Baptist Church (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Friday, January 27, 2017, Page 6A.
Gary Austin Rowland, age 66, died January 25, 2017. It took two cruel and unforgiving diseases, acting in concert over the course of almost seven years, to finally overpower this wonderfully stubborn and brave man. Gary was born January 10, 1951, in Oklahoma City to Gene Austin Rowland and Evelyn (Bugg) Rowland. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1969 from U.S. Grant High School. He subsequently attended Central State University (now UCO) and Oklahoma City Southwestern College (now Southwestern Christian University). Gary also proudly served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Gary worked for Computer Rx, an Oklahoma pharmacy software company, for 20 years, until his declining health forced his retirement in 2014. Prior to this, Gary worked for many years as a residential and commercial builder. He loved the construction process and took great pride in providing homeowners and businesses excellent craftsmanship, a trait that he gladly passed on to his youngest son. At various times throughout his life, Gary could also be found at the family car dealership, Rowland Motor Company. To be sure, these visits often included hard work. However, Gary most enjoyed the various “characters” who came to visit his grandfather, dad and uncle and the tall tales and resulting laughter that consumed everyone in attendance. Gary was always passionate about music. He started playing the drums at age 11 and formed a local rock band named The Continentals. He played in other bands as well but always had fond memories of the original group that he helped start with his fellow classmates and friends. Gary loved just about all music genres but his preference for 50's and 60's rock-and-roll was enduring and pervasive, occasionally to the chagrin of his three sons (particularly, if the playing of said music compelled their mother to dance). Gary was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Glenda (Story) Rowland, for 47 years. Together, they provided a wonderful childhood and unconditional love to three ornery boys. Gary was a great father. He imparted discipline and compassion in equal measure, often leaning toward compassion when there was a tie. By his own example, he taught his sons to always conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and to have empathy for others. Gary’s mind worked clearly and correctly until he became a grandfather. Unfortunately, this change in title imparted a complete and total reversal of the disciplinary doctrine that Gary had utilized with his sons. In short, there was no longer any discipline whatsoever. Gary officially became known as “Poppy” and began a tireless effort to shamelessly spoil all of his grandchildren (again, despite many fruitless protests by his three sons). Regrettably, his wife aided and abetted in this ignoble pursuit. Poppy was truly overwhelmed with love for Ella, Emmy, Presley, Sladen, Piper, Lily and Henry. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Rowland, and his sister, Debra Knowles. Survivors include: wife, Glenda; son Geremy and his wife Sunny; son Garon and his wife Jenny; son Gavin and his wife Carrie; father Gene Rowland; uncle Billy Rowland; brother-in-law Ken Knowles; brother-in-law Terry Story and his wife Yvette; brother-in-law Dennis Beard and his wife Kim; sister-in-law Janelda Story; nephews Justin and Kyan Knowles, Kyle and Tanner Story; nieces Kyndal Creswell, Amber Stockdale and Andrea Bastible; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12-8 PM at the funeral home
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Lifeshare of Oklahoma 4705 N.W. Expressway OKC, 73132
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, January 28, 2017, Page 7A.
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services pending (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, January 26, 2017, Page 6A.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Rowland, Gary Austin, 66, computer RX technician, died Jan. 25. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Southern Hills Baptist Church (Vondel L. Smith & Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Friday, January 27, 2017, Page 6A.
Gary Austin Rowland, age 66, died January 25, 2017. It took two cruel and unforgiving diseases, acting in concert over the course of almost seven years, to finally overpower this wonderfully stubborn and brave man. Gary was born January 10, 1951, in Oklahoma City to Gene Austin Rowland and Evelyn (Bugg) Rowland. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1969 from U.S. Grant High School. He subsequently attended Central State University (now UCO) and Oklahoma City Southwestern College (now Southwestern Christian University). Gary also proudly served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Gary worked for Computer Rx, an Oklahoma pharmacy software company, for 20 years, until his declining health forced his retirement in 2014. Prior to this, Gary worked for many years as a residential and commercial builder. He loved the construction process and took great pride in providing homeowners and businesses excellent craftsmanship, a trait that he gladly passed on to his youngest son. At various times throughout his life, Gary could also be found at the family car dealership, Rowland Motor Company. To be sure, these visits often included hard work. However, Gary most enjoyed the various “characters” who came to visit his grandfather, dad and uncle and the tall tales and resulting laughter that consumed everyone in attendance. Gary was always passionate about music. He started playing the drums at age 11 and formed a local rock band named The Continentals. He played in other bands as well but always had fond memories of the original group that he helped start with his fellow classmates and friends. Gary loved just about all music genres but his preference for 50's and 60's rock-and-roll was enduring and pervasive, occasionally to the chagrin of his three sons (particularly, if the playing of said music compelled their mother to dance). Gary was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Glenda (Story) Rowland, for 47 years. Together, they provided a wonderful childhood and unconditional love to three ornery boys. Gary was a great father. He imparted discipline and compassion in equal measure, often leaning toward compassion when there was a tie. By his own example, he taught his sons to always conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and to have empathy for others. Gary’s mind worked clearly and correctly until he became a grandfather. Unfortunately, this change in title imparted a complete and total reversal of the disciplinary doctrine that Gary had utilized with his sons. In short, there was no longer any discipline whatsoever. Gary officially became known as “Poppy” and began a tireless effort to shamelessly spoil all of his grandchildren (again, despite many fruitless protests by his three sons). Regrettably, his wife aided and abetted in this ignoble pursuit. Poppy was truly overwhelmed with love for Ella, Emmy, Presley, Sladen, Piper, Lily and Henry. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Rowland, and his sister, Debra Knowles. Survivors include: wife, Glenda; son Geremy and his wife Sunny; son Garon and his wife Jenny; son Gavin and his wife Carrie; father Gene Rowland; uncle Billy Rowland; brother-in-law Ken Knowles; brother-in-law Terry Story and his wife Yvette; brother-in-law Dennis Beard and his wife Kim; sister-in-law Janelda Story; nephews Justin and Kyan Knowles, Kyle and Tanner Story; nieces Kyndal Creswell, Amber Stockdale and Andrea Bastible; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 12-8 PM at the funeral home
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Lifeshare of Oklahoma 4705 N.W. Expressway OKC, 73132
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, January 28, 2017, Page 7A.
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