Rosemary Harch Rowell

Rosemary Harch Rowell obituary

Rosemary Harch Rowell

Rosemary Rowell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2012.
Rowell, Rosemary Harch Passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012 in her apartment at Presbyterian Homes North Oaks. Born August 14, 1925 the daughter of John & Jeanette (Gibson) Harch. Graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virginia, MN class of 1942 and the University of Minnesota. Rosemary married Byron George Rowell in 1948. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Byron, and daughter, Mary Segog Dean. Rosemary is survived by four children, Kathryn Hahne (James) of White Bear Lake, MN, Dr. Byron Rowell (Luann) of Grand Rapids, MN, Martha Nordmann (Brian) of Eden Prairie, MN and Dwight Rowell (Siobhan) of Laramie, WY. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Jennifer Dean (Sarah Swedock), Lisa Crosby (Tim), Allison Rothstein (Terry), Jim Hahne Jr., Sara Hahne, Kristin Rowell, Stephanie Keppler (Harley), Lindsay Bednar (Gary), Brian Nordmann Jr., and Rebecca Freise (Adam); and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane Weber of Little Falls, MN and Kay Ewens (Don) of Stillwater, MN. She and her husband, Byron in their 50+ years of marriage enjoyed many outdoor activities in northern Minnesota. Memorial service 4:00 PM Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Waverly Gardens Chapel, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, MN. Memorials preferred to the Virginia Foundation or the charity of donor's choice. Bradshaw 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear 651-407-8300

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October 30, 2012

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Shannon Lee Gunderson

September 21, 2025

Rosemary and Byron were always faithful friends of my music- wherever I played they were there! Such wonderful people- may Rosemary RIP- much love, Shannon Gunderson

KIM CHRISTIANSON

October 30, 2012

THIS IS KIM CHRISTIANSON I WORKED WITH YOUR MOM THRU BRIGHTSTAR. SHE WAS INTERESTING BRIGHT AND A TREASURE TO TAKE CARE OF . SHE GAVE ME MANY HOURS OF GOOD CONVERSATION. I HAD A CONNECTION TO VIRGINIA MN WHO KNOW I COULD HAVE MET HER BEFORE AT THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. I ENJOYED ALL YOUR FAMILY AND WILL KEEP ROSIE IN MY HEART AND WILL TOAST HER WITH A COCKTAIL WHEN I DO. IN GRACE KIMBERLY

Lynn Anderson

September 28, 2012

I am sorry to hear about your mother's death. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Gina Truitt

September 28, 2012

Martha,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gina Truitt

Anne Heilman

September 28, 2012

Thinking of you and your family, Martha ~ Peace and Blessings ... Love, Annie

Shannon Gunderson

September 28, 2012

I was the piano player at the Coates Hotel for many years and I played up on Lake Vermilion, as well...and continue to do so. Rosemary and Byron were my most ardent fans. Although we didn't see each other often, they always made me feel like a member of their family! I simply loved them. My most sincere condolences to the family with the passing of your mother. Your parents were warm, amazing, caring people who could light up a room when they entered. Sincerely, Shannon Lee Gunderson---Virginia,Mn

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