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Veronica Rowe Obituary
Veni ended her earthly travels peaceably in her sleep on Nov. 14, 2010 in Monterey, Calif.
She was born in New York City May 2, 1914, where she lived, graduated from Hunter College with a degree in vocal performance and worked as a writer for the N.Y. Herald Tribune. She ended up as the chief of staff for the columnist, Emily Post (and was an expert on manners).
When World War II broke out, she quit her newspaper job to marry a Naval Officer from Wisconsin, Ralph Rowe. They moved to Alaska and then Portland, Ore., to start an employment business. Two years later, Veronica, Ralph and their first child, Bruce, moved to Vashon Island, Wash., to start a hardware store. Nancy and Dwight were born there. In 1958, they sold the hardware store and the family moved to Port Hueneme.
Veronica spent much of her life employed in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks teaching kindergarten. After retiring from teaching she enjoyed a sunset career as an electrologist. She had many good friends and was a member of Ventura Yacht Club, AAUW, and other organizations. With her husband, Ralph, she raised their children and spent many summers taking the family camping and sailing, and traveling to Mexico and Hawaii. She was an avid bridge player, was unbeatable in scrabble, enjoyed fine wine, took pleasure in reading murder mysteries and was a theater enthusiast.
She enjoyed sailing and travel. She visited Russia, took barge cruises in France, saw China, India, climbed the great pyramids in Egypt, attended the 1987 America's Cup challenge in Australia, and saw New Zealand, Thailand, Mexico and Central America, South Africa, Europe and Great Britain. She lived for many years in Camarillo and Ventura but also lived in Alaska, Portland and Vashon Island.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Ralph Rowe; her brother, John; mother, Bertha; and father, Tony.
She is survived by her children, Bruce Rowe and his wife Diane, Nancy Lee, and Dwight Rowe and his wife Katie, and grandchildren, Gypsy Rader, Benjamin and Laura Rowe, Elliot and Eric Rowe, and great-grandchildren, Yasko and Bizou Massias.
Family and friends will celebrate her life at the home of Dwight and Katie Rowe, January 29th.
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December 27, 2010
Dwight...we are sad to hear about your mom passing. She was always so upbeat and fun. With our sympathy, Jon and Susan Peterson
Jerrie Newman
December 15, 2010
All of us in the Camarillo branch of AAUW were saddened by the loss of our very special Veni. She made life interesting because she was so full of life. We will be printing a brief story of her life in our January newsletter.
The world is less without Veni Rowe
December 14, 2010
Dear Nancy and Dwight.
She was our special neighbor for many years. We enjoyed many cups of tea together discussing life. I will always remember her with love. My Joe would always comment "there goes Veni with her cronies" as she left for another activity. She always accused me of cooking for her but it just happened that I cooked too much and was happy to share with her.
I am saddened for your loss.
Barbara
December 11, 2010
Dear Dwight and Family,
I've always enjoyed the few times I had the pleasure of being with your mom. After reading about her life and who she was, I was struck by how much of her spunk and interest in life remained in her during the last years of her life. It sounds like she certainly lived a full life, and has left a great family as a beautiful legacy.
As one who has also lost both parents, my thoughts are with you as you navigate your loss.
Love,
Wendy
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