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David Allen Rowell
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Carrollton High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., TX
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OBITUARY
 David
Allen Rowell
July 24, 1941 - September 6, 2013
A memorial service will be held for David Allen Rowell, Tuesday,
September 10, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., at West Oaks Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. There will be no
formal visitation. Inurnment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in
Wheat Ridge, Colorado. David passed away on Friday, September 6,
2013 at Rock Creek Rehabilitation Center. He was 72 years young.
David was born July 24, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Otis E.
Rowell and Fern E. Rowell. He graduated from R. L. Turner High
School [Carrollton High]
in Carrollton, Texas in 1960. He married Joan Lairson in
Oklahoma in 1962. She preceded him in death in 2003. David had a
passion and devotion for his Lord, his family, and his friends.
He led by example and influenced many with his wisdom and love.
During his last days he was rejuvenated by a constant flow of
family and friends, old and new. One never had to ask directions
to David’s room at Rock Creek, you just listened and followed
the laughter. He loved the camaraderie of games, especially
Trivial Pursuits. We believe it was because he knew all the
answers! He was an avid golfer inspired by his days of working
with his brother Michael at the Columbian Club of Dallas and
later as a caddy for golfers such as Lee Trevino. We could write
a book of David Rowell catch phrases, i.e. “born tired and never
got rested”, “mighty deep subject for a shallow mind”, and in
answer to “what are you up too?” the famous “bout a buck ninety
five!” He was worth so much more to us!! Even with inflation. Up
until 1980, David lived in Lexington, Oklahoma where with his
wife Joan, he owned and operated Oklahoma Hermetics for a time
and then was employed by Westinghouse A. C. In 1980 he relocated
to Sulphur Springs, Texas to work for a family owned business,
Jon’s Custom Cabinets. In 1996 he combined his lifelong passion
for aviation and became a Master Craftsman in fabricating V.I.P.
aircraft interiors. David is survived by three children, son,
Russell Allen Rowell of Erie, Colorado and daughters, Shelly
Diane of Lexington, Oklahoma and Shannon Gayle of Norman,
Oklahoma, eight grandchildren, Jeff Craig Chilvers, Harlo Grace
Rowell, Preslee Breidyn Rowell, Zach Pete Peterson, Courtney
Nicole Peterson, Autumn Sky Plumley, River McCullough, Jayden
Jarrell; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Paige Chilvers. David
is the oldest of six siblings and is survived by four brothers,
Michael Rowell and wife Donna, Anthony Rowell, Jon Rowell and
wife Sandy, Mansel Rowell and one sister Beverly Morgan and
husband Phil. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family
request in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society at www.cancer.org The family appreciates the love
and care he received from Rock Creek Health and Rehab and Legacy
Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks
Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com |
Submitted by Edward
Lynn Williams |
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