WILLIAM ROWLAND Obituary

William Edward Rowland, 84, Kansas City, Missouri. passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on February 15, 2013. Visitation will be 5-7:00pm Tuesday February 19 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine and McClure Chapel 3235 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 11:00am Wednesday, February 20 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in the indoor mausoleum. William was born January 9, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the Army during 1948-1949 stationed in Germany. He was the owner of Rowland Auction Company for over 50 years before retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine and he was a Mason. William was preceded in death by his wife Betty in 1997 and a daughter Sheri Laffler in 2006. William is survived by his children: Randy Rowland, Michele Cornwell, Kimberly German, Keith Rowland, Christopher Rowland and Geri Krental, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.816-931-7777 www.stineandmcclure.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 19, 2013.
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kim german

April 10, 2013

Your father lived a long wonderful life. How great to be able to have such a large loving family of many generations. Lov.

Eula/Robyn/Bobby

February 19, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Rowland. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Bob

February 19, 2013

I'm truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. My grandfather Homer Lewis grew up with a man named Billy Rowland. He was married to a woman named Betty. I have grown up with many stories of two little boys climbing trees, wandering the woods and living the good life in the 30's. Homer and Billy were "best buds". I'm truly sorry if this comes across as rude in your time of remembrance or grieving, but I have tried every aspect to find a phone number of a relative or anyone who can confirm for my grandfather that this truly was his best friend he grew up with. My grandfather would like to come to the funeral if it is the Billy Rowland from his childhood. My email address is [email protected] or you may call 9136316310 and ask for Homer Lewis. Thank you very much, and again I apologize if this is any inconvenience to anyone.

sarah lewis

February 19, 2013

Sending hugs to heaven.

February 19, 2013

Grandpa, gonna miss driving down from Chicago too visit you. You fought a long hard battle. love you.

Meleah Rodriguez

February 19, 2013

We will miss you alot. You gave your all for everyone. May GOD be with your family now and give them his strenght and guidance to help them threw this trying time. Rest in Peace my WONDERFUL friend.

Donna & Ron Roberds

February 19, 2013

There are no words to express how much i loved you dad .You are going to be greatly missed.

kim german

February 19, 2013

I love and miss you so much dad the comfort I have is knowing you and mom will be together again and Sheri I will always love you with all my heart

Michele Cornwell

February 19, 2013

Grandpa you will be truly missed, rest in peace with the angels, kiss grandma and aunt sherry for me.

Nicole Zamora

February 19, 2013

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