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Hansford Rowe Obituary

1924-2017

Hansford H. Rowe Jr., 93, died in a car accident on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Newhall, CA. Hansford grew up in Richmond, VA.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a graduate from the University of Richmond with a degree in Theater Arts. Hansford had numerous movies and over 300 commercials to his credit. He had been nominated by Drama Desk for his performance in "Nuts". He performed in numerous stage plays both on- and off-Broadway and toured around the world performing in "Porgy & Bess" and "The Sound of Music". His book entitled Actor, Hansford H. Rowe, written by his wife Mira, was published by Amazon.

Hansford was an avid Bridge player, proudly performed with the Silvertones Singing Group, and he treasured living in the Friendly Valley Resort Club. He loved life, singing and friends. He was a born performer and will continue to do so since he donated his body to science.

He leaves behind his wife Mira, his two sons Hansford H. Rowe III (Lyne) and Blake E. Rowe (Sharon), and son by marriage, Dr. Marc A. Logarta (Marini); his grandchildren Sam and Marilyn Rowe, Julian (Elizabeth) and Eva Rowe; his sister Jane R. List; his brother Dan M. Rowe; nephews, nieces and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Hansford H and Isabel Willis Rowe; his sister Betsy R. Bennett and his brother Dr. Eugene T. Rowe.

A Memorial Service will be held from 10:00am to 12noon on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Friendly Valley Auditorium, 19345 Avenue of the Oaks, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Doctors Without Borders (https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/ )

The Signal, September 13, 2017
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Published by The Santa Clarita Valley Signal on Sep. 13, 2017.

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David Edelstein

December 25, 2020

I just heard about Hansford’s passing. I knew him for short time as his pianist. He was a delightful man.

LOUISE PINSKY

September 14, 2017

I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF HANSFORD'S ACCIDENT AND DEATH. HE WAS A JOY TO BE WITH BECAUSE OF HIS WONDERFUL PERSONALITY, AND WHEN HE SANG HE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE SUNBEAMS.

Alan Hummel

September 13, 2017

My son and I watched you in "V" over Labor Day weekend. Had no idea you'd passed away that following Tuesday. You were great as Arthur DuPre.

Eva Piccolo

September 13, 2017

Mira, my deepest condolences on Hansford's passing. I have truly enjoyed the stories of him that you sent in to our newspaper. God's Peace to you and to the family.

Eva Piccolo

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