Douglas A. Rowell, son of Norma and Don Rowell of Anacortes, was born on November 23, 1946. He entered into rest with his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2009. After graduating from Anacortes High School and Skagit Valley Community College he served in the U.S. Army in Germany for two years. He then received his Savings and Loan degree from The University of Indiana and began working for First Federal Savings and Loan. He served First Federal, now Washington Federal Savings, for 37 years, earning the position of Senior Vice President, Mount Vernon Branch Manager and Northern Division Manager. Doug was very active in his community. He served as Campaign Chairman and President of the Board of Directors for United Way of Skagit County. He was a longtime member of Avon Methodist Church and later attended Bethany Covenant Church. Additionally, he joined and served on the boards of Kiwanis, Rotary, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, E.D.A.S.C., Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, and Habitat for Humanity, The Skagit County Fair and many other organizations, usually in a leadership position. He received the Paul Harris award, Skagit Valley College Distinguished Alumni award, and numerous volunteer of the year awards. Doug retired in 2006 but remained active in many community service projects. He was a member of Skagit Golf and Country Club and was an avid Golfer, fisherman and hunter who adored his dogs. He spent a great deal of time traveling to Hawaii, Mexico and around the word, photographing with his wife Donna. Doug was diagnosed with Plasma Cell Leukemia in February 2009. He battled this aggressive form of cancer valiantly. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father and is survived by his devoted wife, Donna, and loving children; Chris (Jackie) Rowell, Kori (Dan) Burwell, Josh Rowell and Nicole Vander Meulen, grandchildren Soren and Finnegan Burwell, Brother Richard Rowell (Shari) and numerous nieces and nephews. Doug loved his family with all his heart and he will be missed by them and all of those whose lives he touched. Viewing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday October 27th and 28th , 9am until 5pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home 1825 E College Way, Mount Vernon. A celebration of Doug's life will be held at Bethany Covenant Church 1318 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon on October 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A Reception will follow in the Church's fellowship hall. Donations can be made in Doug's name to your favorite local charity or church