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Warren Rowlands Obituary
On Sunday, August 14, 2005, WARREN L. ROWLANDS of Annandale, VA died at his home with his loving wife by his side after battling liver cancer resulting from hemachromotosis. He was born December 6, 1930 in Scranton, PA and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet Rowlands; daughter, Becky Dooley and her husband, John of Blue Ridge, VA; daughter, Susan Bonvouloir and her husband, Damian of Vienna, VA; son, W. Drew Rowlands and his wife, Kim of Carlsbad, CA. He was a loving grandfather of Matt and Loren Dooley, Luc Bonvouloir, Zach and Carlisle Rowlands. Warren was a NROTC graduate of the University of South Carolina and served in the U.S. Navy as a gunnery office aboard the USS Macon. In 1961, he was appointed Special Agent in the FBI, where he served in the Washington Field Office until his retirement in 1985. Warren was an active member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia and the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. He was a devoted volunteer of the Annandale High School Athletic Department. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 21, 1 p.m. at FAIRFAX MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA, 22032. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the above organizations in his name.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul DiGiammarino
August 21, 2005
Susie, Though I never met your dad, I remember how important he was to you. You passed up several career opportunities at AMS to stay close to your family and I remember how important it was for you to continue to see your Dad and Mom regularly. Given your countless qualities, I can only imagine what a wonderful person he must have been. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Paul and Robin DiGiammarino.
Babs and Craig Herron
August 21, 2005
What a wonderful extended family we're blessed to be a part of, and what a special blessing it was to know Warren. Thanks for letting us sing him into heaven with Cwm Rhondda!
Helen and Frank DiGiammarino
August 21, 2005
Susie, we have you in our hearts and prayers during this sad time. We are sorry not to have gotten to know your parents, but their personalities are inherent in you. We've so enjoyed you in our family and want to help in any way possible during this difficult time. Our Love, Mr. and Mrs. DiGi
Bill and Ann Oliveri
August 20, 2005
Janet
We love you and Warren very much, and join you in celebrating your life together, your family, and the thousands of people Warren wove into your lives. We can't help smiling just thinking of Warren and our times together. Smooches and hugs to you and your family.
Dick Denfeld
August 19, 2005
Janet, Becky, Susie and Drew; Bobbie and I send our sincere sympathy for the loss of your devoted husband and father. May the Lord bring you confort in your sorrow. Mr Annandale has left our midst but he will forever remain in our hearts. God be with you.
Neal, Nancy, Derek and Jaclyn Mohlmann
August 18, 2005
To Janet and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Warren was an inspiration to us in his prodding and support for Annandale HS Athletics and Church organ-playing. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Best-- Neal, Nancy, Derek and Jaclyn
Barry Missett
August 18, 2005
Janet, Becky, Susan, Drew and Kim
We are so sorry to hear of Warren's passing. He was a great Dad and a realfriend to all of us. We could count an him to look after all of us kids. Thanks for all of the years of support as the head booster of AHS. Our prayers are with you all.
The Missetts
Teresa Wolken & Drew Koval
August 18, 2005
Dear Susie,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. He was a truly interesting human being with whom we enjoyed conversing. We know that each of you will greatly miss him. May he rest in peace.
Gerda and Don Brown
August 18, 2005
Dear Janet and family. We are so very sorry to learn of Warren's passing. We send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We remember the good old days at GARC. It was a special time. God Bless.
Paul Denfeld
August 17, 2005
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Rowlands family. Warren's body may have given out but his wonderful spirit will live on! He touched so many people with his warm smile, his quick wit, and his genuine concern for your well-being. Prayers of comfort go out to the entire Rowlands family. We're thinking of all of you! Love from the Denfeld's.
Beverly Wright
August 17, 2005
As a former colleague of Warren's, I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I didn't know Warren well, but he was unforgettable so I am saddened by his passing.
PAT FENN & family
August 16, 2005
WHAT A GUY-----ONE IN A MILLION, JUST LIKE THE ONE THAT SHARES 12/6.(JIM). THEY WATCH OVER US.
WE HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED.------
LOVE AND PEACE, AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING US SUCH MEMORIES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. PAT & FAMILY.
Catherine Donohue (was Buckner)
August 16, 2005
Dear Janet - How sorry I was to learn of your great loss. I know that the love and life you shared with Warrie was a special one. How blessed you both were to have each other for so many, many years. May a lifetime of memories give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I think of you often and of our days at Peoples. Know that you are loved and in the prayers of many. With deepest sympathy to you, Drew, Becky and Susie. Fondly,
Cathy Donohue
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