JOSEPH F. STOWELL

STOWELL JOSEPH F.

Age 77, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on July 10, 2018, from complications related to Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by Gayle, his wife of 53 years. Joe was born in Bellevue, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Stowell. After graduating from North Catholic High, Joe began his civilian career at HJ Heinz and attended University of Pittsburgh in the evenings, earning his Bachelor's degree. Upon graduating, Joe rejoined the armed forces as a member of the US Army Reserve, from which he retired after 20 years of service with the rank of Lt. Colonel. During his early career, he held positions at Joy Manufacturing, Blue Shield and Rockwell International, a position that took Joe and Gayle to Corona, California, in 1989. After living in California for six years, they settled in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Joe held positions with the State of Arizona and the City of Scottsdale. Scottsdale also allowed Joe and Gayle to be near to their grandchildren. Joe was a very devoted husband and father. He enjoyed keeping in touch with friends from Pittsburgh, and traveling to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Joseph is also survived by his son, Michael (Robyn) of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Wendy Yadlosky (Tom) of Clifford Twp., PA; granddaughters, Kate and Sarah Stowell; brother, Michael Stowell (Maryann) of Pittsburgh, PA; and his nieces and nephews; Joseph was predeceased by his sister, Mary Anne Heldreth (Harry) of Corona, CA. Friends received Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, where a Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:30 am.