Edward Carl Rowe

Edward Carl Rowe, oldest child of the late Carl Victor and Elizabeth (Liden) Rowe was born August 26, 1937 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York where he attended school until the age of ten. “Ed” as he was known by his family and friends moved to Tuscan, Arizona where he attended school at Sunnyside until 1954. Ed returned back to New York and graduated from Greenport High School in 1956. In 1956, Ed enlisted in the United States Navy where he received his Master’s Degree in Applied Physics. He proudly served his country faithfully attaining the rank of ETC and was honorably discharged 1967. Ed joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary where he taught boat safety classes. He not only received his boat Captain’s License, he’d also obtained a small aircraft Pilot’s License. In 1967 Ed began working as an Engineer for Lockheed-Martin in Dahlgren, Virginia retiring from there in 2002. In 1966 Ed was married to his first wife, Esther Reimers, they shared twenty one years together before her passing in 1987. Soon, Ed met Virginia Dahgren Reynolds and the couple married in 1987, and shared sixteen years together before tragedy struck in Ed’s life once again, with Virginia’s passing in 2003. However, God had yet someone else in mind for Ed to love and so the story goes, with a pound of chocolates and a dozen red roses in hand, Ed drove one hundred fifty miles to Bedford, Virginia on a blind date with a lovely lady named Phyllis (Sanders) Costa. It was said that Ed later stated that he was going to put a ring on that finger which he did on January 3, 2004 in the Berean Church near Richland, Missouri. The couple sold their homes in Virginia in 2003 and purchased their home in Richland. Ed and Phyllis were inseparable sharing love and laughter through the years. Ed enjoyed several hobbies and interests including painting, drawing, playing the guitar, traveling, boating and fishing before his health began to fail. Ed made a profession of faith in 2004 and was baptized by Pastor David Brown of Berean Church. He loved studying God’s Word and was currently in the process of teaching himself Hebrew and Greek in order to better translate the Bible for himself without relying on others. In 2013 Ed moved his membership to Grace Baptist Church of Richland where he faithfully served his Lord and Savior. No matter how bad Ed felt, he always greeted everyone with his big smile and even bigger hug. Ed loved people and never met a stranger. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Ed passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 in Mercy Hospital of Lebanon, Missouri having attained the age of 78 years. Ed leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Phyllis of the home, two brothers: Elwood Rowe (Patricia) of The Villages, FL and Fredrick Rowe of Lebanon, MO; one sister: Carlyn Neville (Thomas) of Clayton, NC; brother-in-law: Don Sanders (Katie) of Buckhorn, MO; sister-in-law: Dorothy Marr (Denny) of Republic, MO; 8 step-children: Jerry Prowett, John “Butch” Prowett, Jolene Wharton, John “Butch” Wolfe (Janet), Shelia Wolfe and Mary Kay Wolfe all of VA, Shonda Harland (Michael) of Richland, MO and Brent Atterberry of Culpeper, VA; 5 step-grandchildren; his mother-in-law: Mildred Gottfried (Ryszard) of Waynesville, MO; several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents (2004), Ed was preceded in death by his two step-daughters: Jeanette Hooper (2008) and Lilli Ann Atterberry (1976). Though Ed has left us for a time and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him, we can rejoice in knowing that Ed is home with his Lord. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday February 1, 2016 in Grace Baptist Church of Richland, MO, with Pastor Fred Bobe and Pastor David Brown officiating. Soloist, Denny Marr sang “Beulah Land.” Pianist, Dorothy Marr then accompanied her husband, Denny while he led the congregation as they sang, “It Is Well with My Soul” and “Victory in Jesus.” A graveside service with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville, MO. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Ed Rowe and may be left at the Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences may be left at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Edward Carl Rowe

August 26, 1937 - January 25, 2016