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In Loving Memory Of
Donald Rowberry
June 3, 1941—April 26, 2017
Life & Legacy
Donald Kent Rowberry, 75, passed away on April 26, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Kent was born on June 3, 1941 in Grantsville, Utah to Donald Wrathall and Hazel Anderson Rowberry. He was a rugged, tough, very much loved, husband, father, and grandfather.
He had a great love for his children, his wife, and friends. Even though he was a tough old cowboy on the outside he had a very tender heart and his feelings for his family were often close to the surface. He was very proud of all four of his children and enjoyed seeing them succeed in life.
Kent had a love for animals and especially his many dogs, horses and cows. He spent the majority of his adult life working as a part-time rancher with his cousin and great friend, Richard Anderson. He loved the time he got to spend on his horse working the cows. He especially enjoyed spending time at “the ranch” herding cows and being with friends and family.
Kent was a dedicated employee of Hale Oil. He started working for Hale Oil in July of 1959, when he was 18. He spent the first 25 years as a mechanic before he began to haul fuel. He drove “the big truck” for the next 32 years. He worked long and hard hours and prided himself on providing great service to the fuel customers throughout Tooele County. He finally retired in January of 2017.
He is survived by his sister Annette Goodsell, his four children Kathy Huber, Darrin (Rachelle), Greg (Emily), Marlys Young (Greg); his 14 grandchildren Hailey Richeson (Travis) & Kyle Huber; Spencer, Samantha, and Jackson Rowberry; Grant, Jane, Isaac, Josh, and Kate Rowberry; Brandon, Kennedee, Gabi, & Jonah Young; and his wife and best friend Annette. He was also looking forward to welcoming his first great grandchild.
Funeral services for Kent will be held Monday May 1, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the LDS Chapel located at 428 South Hale Street, Grantsville, Utah. Viewings will be held Sunday night April 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Monday morning from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – both viewings will be held at the same location as the funeral. Interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
He had a great love for his children, his wife, and friends. Even though he was a tough old cowboy on the outside he had a very tender heart and his feelings for his family were often close to the surface. He was very proud of all four of his children and enjoyed seeing them succeed in life.
Kent had a love for animals and especially his many dogs, horses and cows. He spent the majority of his adult life working as a part-time rancher with his cousin and great friend, Richard Anderson. He loved the time he got to spend on his horse working the cows. He especially enjoyed spending time at “the ranch” herding cows and being with friends and family.
Kent was a dedicated employee of Hale Oil. He started working for Hale Oil in July of 1959, when he was 18. He spent the first 25 years as a mechanic before he began to haul fuel. He drove “the big truck” for the next 32 years. He worked long and hard hours and prided himself on providing great service to the fuel customers throughout Tooele County. He finally retired in January of 2017.
He is survived by his sister Annette Goodsell, his four children Kathy Huber, Darrin (Rachelle), Greg (Emily), Marlys Young (Greg); his 14 grandchildren Hailey Richeson (Travis) & Kyle Huber; Spencer, Samantha, and Jackson Rowberry; Grant, Jane, Isaac, Josh, and Kate Rowberry; Brandon, Kennedee, Gabi, & Jonah Young; and his wife and best friend Annette. He was also looking forward to welcoming his first great grandchild.
Funeral services for Kent will be held Monday May 1, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the LDS Chapel located at 428 South Hale Street, Grantsville, Utah. Viewings will be held Sunday night April 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Monday morning from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – both viewings will be held at the same location as the funeral. Interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Kate Rowberry
Kate Rowberry lit a candle for
Nov 2, 2021
Betty & Brian
We loved kent very much. He will be deeply miss!! Our deepest condolences on his passing!! We love you Annette. We will always be here for you. Just a hop, skip and a jump away!!
May 1, 2017
John & Elna Rae Miller Thalman
We are saddened by your loss. May this little thought help you."Grief, like the ocean comes in waves only to recede and come yet again. But with it comes healing. Memories wash ashore and are bathed by the golden sun. Grab hold of those memories and let them fill the emptiness." --Anon.
Apr 30, 2017
Sue
I am so sorry for your loss. There is no greater sorrow than to lose a loved one in death. May you find comfort in the words found at John 5:28, 29 showing God will remember our dead loved ones and bring them back to life on earth a life without sorrow or pain or death, but instead to an everlasting life of happiness and peace (Revelation 21:3,4 & Psalms 37: 9-11, 29). I hope you can find comfort and strength in these promises. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Apr 29, 2017
Robert Moran
Sorry for your loss to your family. God bless
Apr 29, 2017
Robert Moran
I'm so sorry for your loss to your family. God bless.
Apr 29, 2017
Kelly LaMure
Annette, so sorry for your loss. Meeting you both left a fond memories with me that I treasure. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly LaMure Murfreesboro TN
Apr 27, 2017
Noleen Paugh
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, as far back as I can remember, I remember Kent. He was a good friend of my Dad and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Apr 27, 2017
Tom Cryer and Marylyn Roh
Greg and family - please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your amazing Dad. Sending love and prayers for your blessing and comfort at this time.
Apr 27, 2017
Erin
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Apr 27, 2017
George H Huber
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Apr 26, 2017
The wells
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Apr 26, 2017
Anna Lyn Orr
Dear Kathy Darren Greg and marlys and your families my condolences in the loss of your dad Grandpa and friend you are a very special family and special friends to my family I have enjoyed being classmates and Friends and seeing you guys as families grow you're very special friends and I love you guys hang in there thank goodness we have the gospel it we miss them but we know where they're at good luck I probably won't get to come to the viewing or the funeral but my prayers and thoughts will be with you guys and I know it'll be a special program to honor him please tell your mom that I'll be thinking of her and I miss her I love her and have fun memories of being her visiting teacher thank you like I say I love you guys bye
Apr 26, 2017
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Apr 26, 2017
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Apr 26, 2017
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Apr 26, 2017
Eddie and Dawn Roberts
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Apr 26, 2017
Duane Wright
I had the good fortune of growing up around Jay's with Dad working there and got to know Kent truly a Great Man he will be missed my condolence to the Family...
Apr 26, 2017