A memorial service was held for Patricia “Pat” Kay Rowson on Thursday, November 15 at the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Rev. Terra Amundson and the Rev. Richard Pippert officiated the services.

Patricia “Pat” Rowson, Plymouth, died on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Pat was born on December 2, 1937 in Osage, IA, the daughter of Ed and Hazel (Frank) Arp. She graduated from Osage High School and then was united in marriage to Dean “Buck” Rowson on August 22, 1963 in Osage. They lived near Rock Falls for a short time before purchasing a farm near Riceville. Pat was a homemaker who also farmed right along side her husband for all their years in agriculture. They retired from farming in 1991 and moved to Plymouth. Pat enjoyed playing cards, reading, planting flowers, takin walks, and spending time with her two pets; her dog, Taffy and her cat, Scooter. She also loved hearing a good joke and visiting with her many friends. Pat will be remembered for her sparkling blue eyes and her wonderful sense of humor.

She is survived by four brothers, Marvin Arp, of Plymouth, Bill and Joyce Squier of St. Ansgar, Keith and Shirley Squier of Centerville and Larry and Delores Squier of Osage; two sisters, Phyllis and Pete Peterson and Lillian and Don Adams, all of Austin, MN; two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Arp of Mason City and Eleanor Squier of Osage; many nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother, Dean Squier.

Source: Riceville Recorder; Nov. 22, 2002 Page 10
from Elma library collection assembled by Marian (Marr) McGee
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