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George Raymond Rowe

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George Raymond Rowe

Birth
Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado, USA
Death
31 May 2018 (aged 86)
Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado, USA
Burial
Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado, USA Add to Map
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Post Independent
Garfield County CO
June 20, 2018

GEORGE RAYMOND ROWE passed away in Glenwood Springs CO. He was born in Glenwood Springs to Lillian E Raymond and Ernest C Rowe. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday July 1, 2018 at 11:30 am at Glenwood Springs High School.

George spent his entire childhood in Glenwood and graduated from Garfield County High School in 1950. George graduated from Mesa College with an Associate's Degree in 1952, transferring to Colorado State College of Education (UNC Greeley) and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Lifetime Teaching Certificate in 1954.

George and Bev owned and nurtured many business throughout their married life, Rowe Stationery, Village Agency Insurance and Baskin-Robbins. George also worked for Pitkin County Landfill from 1988 to 2006 as the Gatekeeper.

As a young man growing up in Glenwood he loved playing all sports most notably under coach Nick Stubler. In adulthood George was involved in Fraternal Order of Eagles, Jaycees and Lions Club. He loved to fish, garden, play bingo, put puzzles together, color, talk with people and spend time with his grandchildren and family.

George married Beverly Jean Maddalone January 11, 1959 in Aspen CO. George and Bev raised three daughters who survive, Tamela (Jim) Ivy, Carrie (Ken) Melby II and Gayla Rowe; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a new great-grandchild due in July. Also surviving are nieces and nephews; brother in-law Dick (Cathy) Maddalone; and a cousin plus many great-nieces and -nephews.

George is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, his parents Lillian and Ernie, and a brother, Ernie A Rowe.
Post Independent
Garfield County CO
June 20, 2018

GEORGE RAYMOND ROWE passed away in Glenwood Springs CO. He was born in Glenwood Springs to Lillian E Raymond and Ernest C Rowe. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday July 1, 2018 at 11:30 am at Glenwood Springs High School.

George spent his entire childhood in Glenwood and graduated from Garfield County High School in 1950. George graduated from Mesa College with an Associate's Degree in 1952, transferring to Colorado State College of Education (UNC Greeley) and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Lifetime Teaching Certificate in 1954.

George and Bev owned and nurtured many business throughout their married life, Rowe Stationery, Village Agency Insurance and Baskin-Robbins. George also worked for Pitkin County Landfill from 1988 to 2006 as the Gatekeeper.

As a young man growing up in Glenwood he loved playing all sports most notably under coach Nick Stubler. In adulthood George was involved in Fraternal Order of Eagles, Jaycees and Lions Club. He loved to fish, garden, play bingo, put puzzles together, color, talk with people and spend time with his grandchildren and family.

George married Beverly Jean Maddalone January 11, 1959 in Aspen CO. George and Bev raised three daughters who survive, Tamela (Jim) Ivy, Carrie (Ken) Melby II and Gayla Rowe; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a new great-grandchild due in July. Also surviving are nieces and nephews; brother in-law Dick (Cathy) Maddalone; and a cousin plus many great-nieces and -nephews.

George is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, his parents Lillian and Ernie, and a brother, Ernie A Rowe.


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  • Created by: LMafera
  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221807139/george_raymond-rowe: accessed ), memorial page for George Raymond Rowe (22 Mar 1932–31 May 2018), Find a Grave Memorial ID 221807139, citing Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado, USA; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by LMafera (contributor 48395226).