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Harold LeRoy Rowberry, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2010, at Life Care Center.
Harold was born August 5, 1914, in Iona, Idaho, to Harold E. Rowberry and Della Armstrong Rowberry. He attended local schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
He married Alta Virginia Clark on October 11, 1947, in Lyman, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they raised their family. There have been many other "children" welcomed as part of their home, both long and short term, whenever the need arose. He worked as a yard master and switchman on the Union Pacific Railroad. Alta preceded him in death on October 16, 2000.
Harold married Rita Beth Hoffman Hoyle on June 19, 2002, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They made their home in Idaho Falls. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a High Priest and in many other callings, his favorite being Home Teacher.
He enjoyed golfing, bowling, snowmobiling and attending all sporting events of his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Rowberry of Idaho Falls; children, Hal (Connie) Rowberry, Tim Hoyle, Velda (Raymond) Stoddard, Jack Rowberry, Tammy (Rick) Taylor, Jeannie Rowberry, Kelly Hoyle, Danny Hoyle and Devin Hoyle, all of Idaho Falls, Kim Rowberry of Mesa, Ariz., Venita (Lee) Munson of Blackfoot, Roger (Tami) Rowberry of Stansbury Park, Utah, Steve (LuCretia) Rowberry of Nashville, Tenn., Mike (Colleen) Hoyle of Driggs and Shannon (Wade) Nielson of Meridian; sisters, Beth (Keith) Olson of Iona and Kara (Gary) Haddock of Blackfoot; 37 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alta; sons, Frank and Larry; son-in-law, Lee Munson; brothers, Max Rowberry, Dick Rowberry and Don Rowberry; and sister, Dora Ohme.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Ammon LDS 26th Ward, 1100 S. Tiebreaker, with Bishop Rodney Roberts officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from noon to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Wayne Bickley
March 25, 2010
Our condolences to the family on the death of Harold. We worked with him for many years at the railroad and always found him to be a gentleman and a gentle man. Harold was a special person and will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. Eldon, Jerry, Wayne, Jim, and Mike Bickley
March 24, 2010
We were sorry to hear of Uncle Harold's passing. We loved him and have many great memories of our association with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Maureen Allcott
Debi Hersom (Barnes)
March 24, 2010
As one of the many other "children" welcomed into the Rowberry home, I am deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful caring man. My condolences to the family - my thoughts are with you. Hang in there Jeanie. We'll see you soon.
March 23, 2010
Tammy: we are sorry about the loss of your dad. Elna and Art Chandler.
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Glenn Spracher
March 23, 2010
Dear Rita I am so very sorrey for your loss.
Glenn Spracher
March 23, 2010
I worked with Harold for the rairoad for 16 years. He was a great guy. Everyone liked him. My condolences to hs family.
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