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1957
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2022
David Rowe Obituary
Dave lived in Angels Camp for about 40 years before moving to the farm on Apple Colony in Tuolumne last year. He was born in Alameda and raised in San Leandro, where he attended Marina High School, class of 1975. He fell in love with his high school sweetheart. Dave also fell in love with the fire service in 1977 as a seasonal firefighter. At one time, he was (one of) the voices of CDF (later Cal Fire) dispatch in San Andreas.
Dave first came to Arnold as a boy when his parents built a cabin there. He always knew he would leave the Bay Area and live in the mountains. As a teenager, he worked at Diamond-O Boy Scout Camp and led hikes all over Yosemite and the Sierras. He loved God's creation. He loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, and was a member of Foothill Community Church, attended Mountain Christian Fellowship in Murphys, and most recently Sierra Bible Church. He was a man of quiet faith, who put his family first. He will also be remembered for his crazy sense of humor.
Dave is survived by his wife of 43 years, Wrenae Holler Rowe; son, Daniel (wife Sophia) Rowe; and grandsons Elan, Finley, Oliver and Booker. He was preceded in death by his father, Elgin Rowe (2006), son Patrick Rowe (2013), mother, Letty Rowe (2020), and sister, Julie Rowe Kunesh (2021).
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Sierra Bible Church in Sonora.
Memorial donations may be made to Ken Onstad Benevolent Fund (Cal Fire) and Samaritan's Purse.
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Christa covert Norton
October 15, 2022
Rowe family,
Dave was an outstanding man and he helped me through a difficult time when my father died. Always there for you and always ready to make you chuckle. He is always remembered by Manu and will live on through all of our stories. Peace be with the family.
Alan Stovall
October 14, 2022
It is with great sadness to hear of Dave´s passing. I have fond memories of the early career times we spent together! He was a true gentleman.
Dave Ortegel
October 1, 2022
My deepest condolences Wrenae and Dan. David was a great guy!
Dan and Sue Miller
September 29, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Darrel Kelley
September 27, 2022
Condolences to the Rowe family.
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