Clayton M. Rowe's Obituary
Clayton M. Rowe, who recently moved to Lewes, DE, passed away at age 96, on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at his daughter's residence in Lewes surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 9, 1910 in Sherrard, Illinois, son of the late Earl and Mabel (Lindquist) Rowe.
Mr. Rowe was a retired banker from Coloma, Michigan. He proudly served his country during WW II, enlisting at a time of need and at the age of 32. He was a Corporal in the Army and received a Good Conduct Medal. During his early years in Michigan, Clayton owned and operated a hardware store. He was a Mason and belonged to the Shiner's Club in Benton Harbor. In retirement, Clayton enjoyed working with stained glass, growing all varieties of flowers, and grand vegetable gardens in the summer. Clayton and his wife Margaret were snowbirds, living in Coloma, in the summer and North Fort Myers, Florida in the winter.
The family wishes to extend much gratitude for the love and care provided by Clay's caregivers, Malena, Joanne, Pam and Sherry.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; stepdaughter Jan Fisher and her husband John Fisher, Lewes, DE; step granddaughter, Lisa Mack and her husband Bryan Mack of St. John, IN; step grandson, Thomas Gardner and his wife Debbie of Glendale Hts, IL.; step granddaughter, Tracy Leonhard and her husband Kyle of St. Charles, IL; step grandson, Bert Gardner of Elgin, IL; step grandson, Michael Gardner of Chicago, IL; three great granddaughters, Taylor Mack, Hannah and Jenna Leonhard; nephews, Gregory Evans and Samuel Evans; and a niece, Joann Scharre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Evans, and stepsons, Bert Gardner and Robert Gardner.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 7, 2 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Graveside services with military honors will be held at a later date in Watervliet Cemetery, Watervliet, Michigan.
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