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White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644
Independence – Harold Baker Rowe, Jr., 83 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, in peace after bravely fighting A.L.S. He was born on December 9, 1928, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Harold Baker and Ruth Elizabeth (Kessler) Rowe, Sr. He graduated from high school in Oak Park and then earned a B.S. Degree in Animal Husbandry at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On May 14, 1955, he and the former Joanne Lois Stoll were married in Oak Park, Illinois. They farmed near Independence, Iowa, until retiring. Mr. Rowe was a member of Hope Wesleyan Church in Independence. Visiting with his family was always important. Mr. Rowe enjoyed camping and traveling, and visited all 50 states in the process. He also was a Green Bay Packer and Iowa State Cyclone fan.
Mr. Rowe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanne, and 3 sons, Hal (Debbie) Rowe of Spokane, Washington, Ken Rowe of Edina, Minnesota, and David (Trang) Rowe of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Rachelle, Eric, Madeleine and Graham, and 2 sisters, Lois Petre of Louisville, Colorado, and Nancy Haimbaugh of Sedona, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012, at the Hope Wesleyan Church in Independence, Iowa, with Rev. Bob Solon officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Independence. Friends may call for visitation from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th, at the White Funeral Home in Independence.
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- Dan Cohen
Dads are such special people. Grandpas too. We are sorry for your loss and hope that pulling up happy memories will help you through the difficult moments. We think of you often.
Love,
Jim, Kris, Megan and Conor HENRY
I just learned of Harold's passing. I am sending my deepest sympathies to all of you. I am very grateful for having the chance to meet Harold and I really enjoyed our visit at his ALS Clinic appointment a few weeks ago. Please know that I am thinking about all of you and wishing you much peace in your hearts.
Deb Recker RN BSN
We were so saddened to hear of your loss, but rejoicing to think of Harold's gain. He was a wonderful man of God and of family and the wonderful memories will last.
We will be with you in prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Love to you all,
Arnie & Jan Johnson
Patti
Lyndy
James and Janet McLaren
I am sure he appreciated all that you did for him. Let his peace now comfort you. My prayers are with you at this time.
God Bless your family!
Your cousin,
Colleen Rafferty
It was such a gift to help you through your final journeys. I respect and honor you. You always put your family first and modeled fine qualities and leadership. Humoring us in wearing your WSU cap, even on your last outdoor stroll with Hal was testament to your fine character.
Your loving daughter, Debbie kavh
Thank you for all you taught me and your kind and loving ways. You helped teach me a love of the outdoors, a place where I can ground myself and find peace.
You were so strong during your long struggle with ALS, you were a model of grace throughout. Debbie and I will miss you very much. Just to remind you though, Hawkeyes rule. Your loving son. Hal