Charles B. "Chuck" Rowland Jr.

CHARLES B. ROWLAND, JR. "Chuck" was born in Fulton, AR on May 30, 1919, and died in Fresno, CA on Monday, July 26, 2004. He attended Southern Arkansas University before joining the U.S. Air Corps in WWII. He trained as a B25 pilot at Hammer Field in Fresno where he met Delores Madruga of Hanford, whom he married after returning from service in the Aleutians. After farming in both Arkansas and Hanford, they settled in Fresno where they raised their children. Chuck became an Allstate insurance agent and after retirement he spent many hours on the golf course. After Delores died, he met and married Jane Winter in 1991, and they travelled many times to Africa, Canada, Hawaii, and his beloved Arkansas. Chuck never knew a stranger and will be remembered for his kindness. He was a true gentleman. He is survived by "Janie"; his son, Charles B. Rowland III and his wife Tara of Fresno; his three daughters, Cheryl Tikanen and her husband Eric of Bakersfield, Cynthia Brockmeyer and her husband Richard of Napa, and Claire Mendonca and her husband Wade of Visalia; Jane's daughters, Diana Rambo and her husband Lorin of Fresno, and Gaye Gardner of Phoenix, AZ; and 13 grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to his caregiver Mary Ann whom he loved dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at Farewell Funeral Service on Thursday, July 29, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. Remembrancs may be made to the March of Dimes to assist in their mission of saving babies, 1530 E. Shaw, suite 110, Fresno, CA 93710. FAREWELL660 W. Locust (559)440-0484