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Jean Rowley Obituary
1924-2019
Jean Barnett Rowley of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 17th of March 2019. Jean was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 25, 1924 to Victor Fitzgerald and Frances Large Barnett. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School and the University of Oklahoma where she was a Kappa. Jean married Craig Morrison Rowley on July 28, 1945.
Jean is survived by her children: Sandy Rowley Colt, Michael Fitzgerald Rowley, John Steele Rowley and Robert Mason Rowley; grandchildren, Jonathan Zachary Altneu, Katherine Elizabeth Altneu, William Sloan Colt, Walker Rowley Colt, Charlene Kiana Rowley, Rachael Emma Rowley and Tyson Fitzgerald Rowley; and great grandchildren Sway Kailewahonuikamalie Silva, Aisis Kahokuleaokawaiol Silva, Nella Rose Altneu, Willoughby Isabel Altneu, Samara Sidney Kaufman, and Collins Sloan Colt.
Jean, with Craig and often with their four children, summered in a cabin in the Canadian woods, hiked miles through Colorado, Wyoming and California, skied beautifully, sailed twice across the Atlantic, and played golf from age 4 to 94.
Desserts were planned before the meal. Jean was a great cook in difficult circumstances - making Pineapple Upside Down Cake over a campfire in the rain, and roasting Prime Rib in the gimbaled oven while sailing heeled over in a storm.
Jean's gift was that she could relax her mind and concentrate. Incredible! Inspirational! We should all be amazed! Jean was always resilient, she laughed at adversity and it ran the other way!
Jean leaves a legacy of adventure to which her kids aspire. She loved life and always cared about making a contribution. Jean has been everywhere, done everything, raised four kids, and stood by her man. Jean loved to dance and was the life of the PARTY.
A celebration of Jean's life is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 23rd of March, at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 345 Piney Point Road in Houston.
In lieu of the customary remembrances, contributions in memory of Mrs. Jean Barnett Rowley may please be directed to a charity of one's choice.
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March 23, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
A. L.
March 22, 2019
May the bereaved family be comforted by looking forward to Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.
March 22, 2019
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
C K
March 21, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
March 21, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.
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