Kevin Rowland Obituary - (2013) - Seattle, WA - The Seattle Times

Kevin Anthony Rowland

1971 - 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 NE 127th 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.

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Published in The Seattle Times from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2013.

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October 30, 2013

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

September 13, 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 12, 2013

Deepest Sympathy at the sorrowful loss of a fine son to Finian and family. May Kevin Rest in Peace.

John O'Flynn

September 6, 2013

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 6, 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 5, 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 4, 2013

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 4, 2013

Flounder you will truly be missed.

K

September 4, 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 4, 2013

rest in peace my friend....will miss your quirky sense of humor and thirst for life. great memories rafting all those years and you will be missed.

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