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Rhonda Gowen Obituary
Rhonda Gowen passed away on September 27, 2012 at the age of 51. She was born on January 12, 1961 in Pasadena, Texas to Bobby and Margaret McAteer. Rhonda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Eddie J. Gowen; daughter, Tiffany Lammert and her husband Brad; 2 grandchildren, Leah Lammert and Breeana Lammert; 1 brother, James McAteer; 1 sister, Tracey Thatcher and her husband Art; 4 nieces; 1 great niece; and 1 expected great nephew who will be arriving soon. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 1, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. To share words of condolence with the family please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Brittany Powell
November 12, 2012
I am thankful I got the privilage to know Mrs. Rhonda. My grandma lived right next door to her for many years. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She is in a better place now and she is no longer hurting
Janet Gantenbein
October 5, 2012
Bobby, Margaret & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Rhonda's passing. What great memories I will cherish of earlier PVFD times. Know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Becky
October 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Rhonda's passing. She was such a precious person -- I loved her smile. Eddie, I am thinking of you and your family. Becky
October 2, 2012
We were so very blessed to have Rhonda in our family. She was a beautiful person and a true testament to others with her faith, strength,courage,kindness and love. The Lord now has a very special angel with him in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Eddie,Tiffany,and all of Rhonda's family during this difficult time.
Love,
Stephanie, Chris, & Michael Muckleroy
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Lisa Vickers
October 2, 2012
Eddie & Family,
I just want to take the opportunity, on behalf of Bingo Paradise, to offer our deepest sympathy for Rhonda's passing. It has been a sad time for us already while she was in the hospital, but now our hearts are broken. We could always count on Rhonda to liven up the place when she got there. We will miss her bubbly personality and her loud, fun cutting up! We do however rest in the fact that we will see our sister in Christ again when we join her in Heaven. I'm sure she is running the bingo game up there already!
Lisa ( Bingo Paradise)
brenda steyer
October 1, 2012
my prayers and thought are with you
Gladys Simpson
October 1, 2012
I considered Rhonda to be part of my family. Growing up as childhood friends into adulthood, having children of our own and continuing our friendship forever. I will miss her sweet smile that could light up a room even at the worst times in our lives. I know that the gates of Heaven greeted her with bells ringing loudly. May our Heavenly Father give each of us the strength to handle this tremendous loss in our lives! Love to all. Gladys Jones Simpson
Nancy Shimpock
October 1, 2012
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Know she is with our father! The family can be at peace with this. My prayers go out to the Gowan, Lammert, McAteers, Thatcher families. May God hold all of you in his hands through this very tough time.
October 1, 2012
To all the family of Rhonda: I pray that God will give you comfort at this time.
Bro. Conda & Linda
Ed Sehnert
October 1, 2012
Cowboy, I'm so sorry to here about Rhonda. May God bless and watch over you and your family. In my prayers.
Janice Young
October 1, 2012
To all the family of Rhonda, I want to say she was an inspiration to every one that knew her and the fight she had for life was great. She always was smiling no matter where she was and God will take care of her for you all till you see her again. My deepest sympathy to you all. Prayers are with you
Marcia Read
October 1, 2012
Eddie & Tiffaney so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with Rhonda , when I was a neighbor on Newton St. She will be missed.
Hill
October 1, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Linda
October 1, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace
for your family during this challenging time;
and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see
your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3
Cindy Park
October 1, 2012
Tracey and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed healing to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Gonzales
September 30, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Willa Gebhard
September 30, 2012
Eddie & Tiffany, Mike & I send our condolences & love at this time. I doubt I'll ever meet another person with as much spunk as Rhonda had! I truly enjoyed the times I had visiting with you guys, although they were seldom. Sure love ya...Willa Gebhard
Sandra Keeley
September 30, 2012
Rhonda, You will be so missed by all that had the good fortune to share even a small part of their lives around you. I will never forget your laugh. I feel blessed to have known you.
Cheryl Smith
September 30, 2012
I am so thankful that I knew Rhonda, she always made me laugh, she was one of the the sweetest people I've known, she will be so missed
September 29, 2012
Rhonda, you are a very special daughter of our Heavenly Father; He missed you while you were out of His presence. He loves you very much and is pleased with the way you lived your life; for the love you gave others; for the wonderful example you were to all of us. Yes, we will miss you, but it will only be for a little while. Behave yourself until we meet again.
Love Uncle William
Greg Monk
September 29, 2012
Rhonda was an awesome lady! Her heart was bigger than Texas. My entire family (especially my mom) loved her dearly. She was a great neighbor, bingo buddy, traveling companion, and FRIEND! RIP and I hope Daddy meets you at the gates.
GAE GOWEN
September 29, 2012
THE WORLD HAS LOST SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND SOUL. SHE DID NOT JUST GIVE LIP SERVICE TO LOVE OF HER SAVIOR IT JUST RADIATED FROM HER VERY BEING.SHE WAS ALSO A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
September 29, 2012
Eddie and Tiffany I am so sorry to hear about Rhonda she was a very special person. I will never forget how caring she was to Mike during his illness she tried so hard to make his days brighter. I hope Mike stopped working his crossword long enough to greet her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paula Virgadamo (Houston, Tx)
Denise Dunham
September 28, 2012
I'm am sorry for your loss. I know the pain is hard for you now but it will ease with time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tonya Moore
September 28, 2012
I am so thankful that Rhonda was a part of my family. She was a very beautiful and amazing lady. She touched so many lives by living hers. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you Rhonda, you are loved and will be missed dearly. Rest in peace my sweet cousin. I love you!
Deena Darby
September 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Rhonda was such a sweet person. There is nothing that I can say that can ease the pain that all of you are feeling. Just know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
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