David Robert Rowe

David Robert Rowe passed away on December 22, 2018 at Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. He was born in Yreka to Bunny and Hazel Rowe on January 26, 1936, the second of twins. His sister, Diane, was born minutes before him. There was an older brother, Martin, who was born in 1930. Unfortunately, Diane and Martin predeceased Dave in 1942. Dave grew up in Montague, graduating from Yreka High School in 1955. He was a member of the Mixed Chorus, High School and Dance Bands, playing the saxophone, and played in his dad’s orchestra. He excelled in baseball as a pitcher and helped the Miners win several times. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1957 after working at various lumber mills, and returned to Yreka in 1959 to work at the Chevron Station. Dave married Jean Morse in 1959, and became a father in 1960 and 1963. Jean and Dave divorced in 1965, and Dave moved to Southern California shortly thereafter. He worked at various service stations, a Jet Propulsion Laboratory and American Meter, making gas meters for PG&E. He met Pamela Mendes from Hilt before moving to Southern California through a mutual friend. Dave and Pam were married in 1969 in Buena Park, California, and left Southern California in 1977 to return to Siskiyou County. They purchased the Chevron Station in Montague and ran it for 20 years. Dave worked for Klamath Moulding until it closed and he retired. Dave enjoyed bowling at Yreka Bowl, traveling to Reno for bowling tournaments, gambling at various casinos, working on and owning classic cars and his dogs, Sally and Fred. Dave is survived by his wife, Pam; a sister, Bonnie Whitlow; a daughter, Sandy Howison and her husband Bill of Oklahoma; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a cousin, Lucy Barnes, and nephews Daryl, Kenny and Gary Watson. He was predeceased by his father, Ira “Bunny” Rowe, his mother, Hazel Rowe, a brother, Michael “Mickey” Rowe and his son, Larry. A memorial graveside service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Dave’s name to Rescue Ranch, PurrAngels or Siskiyou Humane Society.

David Robert Rowe

January 26, 1936 - December 22, 2018