Memorial services for Buddy Rowland, 73, Eudora, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora. He passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home.
Buddy was born July 4, 1945 in Muskogee, OK the son of Troy William and Juanita (Royse) Rowland.
He was a plumber.
Buddy loved his family, he enjoyed spending time in Colorado, four-wheeling, and had a passion for collecting tools.
He married Caren Smittle on June 20, 1983 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Belle Rowland; two sons, Chance Lee Rowland and Ricky Lee Rowland; two sisters, Charlene Prudden and Darlene Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Juanita.
The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Eudora Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Valley Hope and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.
Elly Claussen says
Caren, Elizabeth, Chase & Family-
I’m so tremendously sorry for your loss. I know how much of a pillar Buddy was to your family. I hope you all find comfort in each other.
Elly Claussen
Royce Martin says
Elizabeth and family, sending prayers and peace during this time. You all have an angel to guide you going forward.
Evelyn M Cotton says
We are so sorry for your loss. We know this is very difficult for all your family.
Super Dave Redlin says
God Bless this INCREDIBLE family and ALL of his many friends!
Robin Starling says
Carmen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you remember all the great memories while you mourn your loss.
Denise Davis says
Caren and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that can lessen the pain you’re feeling right now. But Our Lord has gained a great man and one day you will meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Clutchey says
You have touched so many people. I will cherish the wearing of my overalls because of you. Truely you will be missed.
Maggie McFadden says
My sincere condolences
Maggie McFadden
Ron Sisk says
Sorry for your loss from your friends at the lake, Ed, Patti, Sharon and Ron.
Sandy Clark says
Caren, Elizabeth and Chance:
We were shocked and saddened by the news about Buddy. It’s so difficult during this time when it is all so current. Know we are thinking of you.
Love, Sandy Clark & Kristi Mossberg
Lindy Hanek says
There are no words that can ease your family’s pain at this time. Cherish all the memories. I will miss sitting by Buddy and all his stories. He’s going to be missed by so many that love him!! He was a Great man!!
Kim Gilbert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry my dear friend.
Alicia Ingerson says
Thank you to the Rowland family for sharing Buddy with the community all these years. He will be surely missed.
nancy rivard says
Nancy Rivard:
So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Nouken Craig Souvanh says
From your Bankers Life family we are so sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bridgette Roark-Sample says
My condolences to the Rowland family. Chance you and your family are in my prayers.
~The Sample Family
Lucinda Orth says
Elizabeth and family,my prayers are with your family. May you find comfort and peace in your everlasting memories.
~Blessings, Lucinda
Gary Fields says
Chance, best to you always, it is comforting to know you have your family and friends around you. My sincere condolences about the loss of your father.
Mark Matzeder says
So sorry for your loss.Hope you find healing in the memories of your dad. May God be with you in your grief. The Matzeders, Mark, David and Josh.
Nick & Kathy Reich says
So sorry for your loss! Praying for your Family!
Patti Beardall says
So sorry Rick and Cathy. Take care and love you both.
Donna Martin says
Was so sad to hear this, my sincere condolences to the family, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Gulick says
Rick and Cathy,
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing your family and friends care deeply about you. Rest in peace, Buddy.
Mary Gulick and family