Laird Winfred Rowen

Laird Winfred Rowen, age 81, of Rigby, died Monday August 19, 2002 at the home of his daughter. Laird was born December 8, 1920 in Auburn, Nebraska the son of Glen Thomas Rowen and Ethel Corine Stoner Rowen. Laird was raised and schooled in the mid-west mainly in Denver, Colorado. He married Dorothy Bowden on May 27, 1946 at Denver, Colorado. Laird was a master electrician by trade working in Bonanza, Utah, Californa and Colorado. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II setting up radar in the Mariannes Islands. Laird became a born again Christian at an early age, and was always willing to help others. He was known as mister fix-it for everyone. Laird was proud of his military service, he believed that your word was your bond. Laird loved his wife very much, along with his family and friends. Survivors Daughters Jule Dawn Horsley of Vernal, Utah Sharlee (John) Lenartz of Rigby, Idaho Son Larson (Teresa) Rowen of Idaho Falls, Idaho Sisters Glenice Y. Doss of Denver, Colorado Alecia C. Green of Denver, Colorado Brother Russell A. Watson of Denver, Colorado 8 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren Laird was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ashley Valley Christian Fellowship Hall (2550 West 500 North Vernal, Utah) with Pastor Preston McNutt officiating. Burial will be in the Dryfork Cemetery in Dryfork under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby, Idaho.