Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Harvey Family Funeral Home
Seattle, Washington
Jan 9, 1971 – Aug 29, 2013
Kevin Anthony Rowland
Born January 9, 1971 in Seattle, WA; died August 29, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. He graduated from Bishop Blanchet High School in 1989 and Shoreline Community College in 1997. Kevin worked as a phlebotomist but his real passion was river rafting. Kevin spent 13 years as a river rafting guide for River Recreation, traveling the rivers of the Pacific Northwest every weekend of the season.
He is survived by his mother, Bridget; his father Finian (Sally); siblings, Ann Bitzer (Rich), Kathleen, Teresa O'Leary (Stewart) and Patrick (Michelle); a large extended family; and many friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Martin.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 6th at 3 PM at St. Matthew Parish, 1240 NE127th St, Seattle, 98125.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Northwest Kidney Center, www.nwkidney.org.
I will cherish the memories of the many adventures Kevin and I had. I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Milan Calingo
October 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Had I known before the funeral, I would have attended. You were always very kind to my parents and family.
Sincerely
Kathleen (Tomkins) Donahue
September 13, 2013
Deepest Sympathy at the sorrowful loss of a fine son to Finian and family. May Kevin Rest in Peace.
John O'Flynn
September 12, 2013 | North Vancouver, BC
Flounder, I am happy to have known you and rafted with you. Don't forget to high side and always wear your PFD!
Scott O
September 06, 2013
Sept 9,2013
I am so sorry to hear the sad news, I fell I knew him because I was a good friend of Bridget at the gym. I only met him once but that big smile he had on is face drew you to him. Rest in peace Kevin. Friend of your Mom Eileen
September 06, 2013
May your trip to the big water be smooth and your boat straight.
Flounder my friend, your passing truley makes me sad and my condolances to your family during this hard time. You and your wizard hat and giant stien of yucca will also be missed. God speed.
Russell Martiens
September 05, 2013 | Seattle
You are in all the happy memories of our childhood--tagging along as the youngest in a sea of older cousins. You will stay there, smiling, while your struggle here ends. May the rivers run high and fast for you. Love, Mary
September 04, 2013
Flounder you will truly be missed.
K
September 04, 2013
I'm so very sorry to hear this news about Kevin. It's been since high school days when I saw him last and wish I would have reconnected sooner. My thoughts are with your family and I will miss him, he was a wonderful spirit to all. Shannon
Shannon Nelson
September 04, 2013 | Seattle, WA
