Harold Rowberry

HAROLD L. ROWBERRY Click here to view Harold's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Harold LeRoy Rowberry, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 19, 2010, at Life Care Center. Harold was born August 5, 1914, in Iona, Idaho, to Harold E. Rowberry and Della Armstrong Rowberry. He attended local schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He married Alta Virginia Clark on October 11, 1947, in Lyman, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls where they raised their family. There have been many other “children”welcomed as part of their home, both long and short term, whenever the need arose. He worked as a yard master and switchman on the Union Pacific Railroad. Alta preceded him in death on October 16, 2000. Harold married Rita Beth Hoffman Hoyle on June 19, 2002, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They made their home in Idaho Falls. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a High Priest and in many other callings, his favorite being Home Teacher. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, and attending all sporting events of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Wife: Rita Rowberry, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Hal (Connie) Rowberry, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kim Rowberry, Mesa, AZ Daughter: Velda (Raymond) Stoddard, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jack Rowberry, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Venita (Lee) Munson, Blackfoot, ID Son: Roger (Tami) Rowberry, Stansbury Park, UT Daughter: Tammy (Rick) Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steve (LuCretia) Rowberry, Nashville, TN Daughter: Jeannie Rowberry, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Mike (Colleen) Hoyle, Driggs, ID Daughter: Shannon (Wade) Nielson, Meridian, ID Son: Tim Hoyle, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kelly Hoyle, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Danny Hoyle, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Devin Hoyle, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Beth (Keith) Olson, Iona, ID Sister: Kara (Gary) Haddock, Blackfoot, ID 37 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great, Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alta; sons Frank and Larry; son-in-law, Lee Munson; brothers, Max Rowberry, Dick Rowberry, Don Rowberry; and sister, Dora Ohme. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Ammon LDS 26th Ward, 1100 South Tiebreaker, with Bishop Rodney Roberts officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Mary A Hansen May God bless you during your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. dickbevmuffler@yahoo.com Rita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Beverly, Your Beauty Shop Friend Bill & Roxie Fager My Dad, brother, and Uncle worked on the U.P. with Harold starting in the early 40's. He has been a friend ever since. We enjoyed his kindness and friendship very much. A Good Man. We extend our sympathy & know he will be missed very much. Roxie Sandy & Lynn Wilde swilde@co.bonneville.id.us Dear Hal and family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. What a great and gentle man he was! We used to have a lot of fun playing at your house and ours on K Street, memories I will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sandy & Lynn Dane & Sherry Watkins Dear Harold Rowberry Family, We want to send our condolences on the recent passing of your father. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great person, and his outstanding accomplishments in the community will always be remembered. Sincerely, Dane & Sherry Watkins Sindi Crowton sacrowton@msn.com Tammy and Rick, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and wanted to send you my heartfelt condolences. I am thinking of you, Tammy and hope that you will find peace and comfort. My heart and prayers are with you. Talk to you soon. Kent & Carol Lance kwlance@q.com Hal - very sorry to hear about your father's passing and for your loss. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Monnette Reynolds monnette@q.com Rita, Roy and I are so sorry about Harold. We are thinking of you and hope that your health is good. Love, Monnette Richard DeMott richarddemott@gmail.com Harold was a great person that I am grateful to have the opportunity to know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time