Rowland Gene Ferwerda

Janice, you and Row's family and your family have my heart felt condolences. I met Row on the football field at San Vito Air Station, Italy in the Summer of 1977. We both played on the Baker flight 9-man tackle football team. He was always a Great guy and fun to be around. We had many laughs together. We stayed in touch over the years so we would have some very long talks about sports over the phone. I miss you already Row. Janice and Row always always Always treated me like family. I love them both Dearly.

I knew Row while living in Riverside California after we got out of the Air Force. He and Jan became good friends and we played softball together. He was a great player and pitcher on our team but a better person. He was always a kind man who was easy to like. When he moved back to Michigan, we lost contact for a while but I will always remember he and Jan. Hugs to Jan and my memories and love for this ambidextrous man will last forever.

I knew Row through my wife, who was good friends with them all the way back to the late 70's. He was a great guy and fun to be around. Our heart pours out to Jan and his extended family.

Jan, Sandy and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know how you are doing. Love, Lee.

Row and I served together in the Air Force in Italy. We were also stationed near each other in California. Row was my Best Man at my wedding in 1979. His passing saddens me greatly as we had lost touch in recent years, RIP my friend, you will always be our hearts. Lee and Sandy Burleson

Our hearts are broken. Mike & Kathy