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Lawrence Rowe Obituary


Lawrence Leger Rowe

Lawrence Leger Rowe, 87, a lifelong resident of Snohomish, WA passed away April 29, 2011 surrounded by his family. Lawrence started working with Fruit Growers as a box boy. Later he worked for Blue Bell Potato Chips and then moved on to a purchasing agent position for Societe Candy Company and finished his career with Vernell Candy Company. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army in WWII. Lawrence was the town Santa Claus for 25 years delighting both children and adults.
He was married to Dorothy for 56 years. She preceded him in death in June of 2003.
He is survived by daughters Catherine (Todd) Parks, of Snohomish, and Jane Stimson, of Portland, Oregon. He was adored by his four grandsons, David, K.C., Daniel, and Skyler.
Lawrence was a lifetime parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church and served as Past President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
Catherine and Jane would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the six years of compassionate and loving care by all at his final home, Sunrise of Snohomish.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Vincent De Paul; or Hospice of Snohomish.
A funeral mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Snohomish.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) from May 15 to Jun. 18, 2011.

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John and Roberta Wolcott

May 31, 2011

Dear Catherine and Jane,
Saddened to read about your father's passing. He was a wonderful and caring person, just as was your mother. We miss them both. They are together again!

Emily Sno

May 24, 2011

My condolences to his wonderful girls and their families.

Connie Wilburn

May 16, 2011

Our prayers are with you and your family. Your father was one on the kindest people I had the pleasure of knowing. Your mom and dad have taught us so much and have given us wonderful memories.

Kris Anderson Grieve

May 16, 2011

Jane and Catherine - Know that I'm thinking of you. I lost my dad in November. My mom use to stop and say hello to your dad when she would go to visit her sister at Sunrise. May your good memories help you through the difficult times.

Doug Martin

May 16, 2011

What a GREAT MAN. I could fill this book up with memories of Lawrence.
Always had a kind word. Always had a smile. Always willing to lend a hand. Always willing to help. Just a Fine Human. I'm proud to have known him. Lawrence you will always be in my heart...

Laureen MacDonald

May 16, 2011

How lucky Jan I and were to have Lawrence and Dorothy as neighbors starting back in 1990. I have many fond memories of time spent with both of them - from canning salsa, making banana cream pies, planting pole beans in their backyard, or just having a visit over a cup of tea together. What a sweet man Lawrence was, a 'Dad' to me too.

My thoughts and prayers are with you dear Catherine and Jane.

Love, Laureen

Lindy Martin

May 16, 2011

Catherine and Jane, Your dad was a kind and gentle man, I have fond memories of summers at your house in snohomish and for those good memories I keep them all alive.

Jack and Nancy Salvadalena

May 15, 2011

Peace and love to all of Lawrence's family and friends as we mourn his passing and celebrate his wonderful life.

Sharyn Olson Cole

May 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Your Mom and Dad will be greatly missed. You have great memories of both of them.

Kathi Taylor

May 15, 2011

Lawrence was one of the sweetest men I ever knew. He always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed.

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