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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
May Adell
Rowland
March 1, 1918 – November 22, 2018
Obituary
May Adell Rowland was born Mae Adell Stroud on March 1, 1918 in Saint Paul Minnesota to parents George and Anna Stroud. She passed away at the age of 100 on November 22, 2018
at Peace Health United General Hospital.
After graduating from Humboldt High School in Saint Paul May moved with her family to settle in Bayview, WA. She met her future husband, Ken Rowland, at the roller rink where she
literally "fell" for him. They were married September 24, 1942 and have lived in Sedro-Woolley since then.
May was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for 76 years. She served in many capacities. She loved and was devoted to God and her church family. May wanted the world to know of Jesus's love and to be ready in their hearts for His soon return.
May used her business college education in bookkeeping for local businesses including her husband's pole hauling business and for Truss Engineering, the company established with their son in 1978. She was educated at Mount Vernon Beauty School as well, then owned and operated Hair Country Salon.
May is survived by her husband of 76 years Kenneth Rowland, sisters-in-law Ruth Gowing and Virgie Stroud, son and daughter-in-law Gael and Geraldine Rowland, son-in-law Bob Littlejohn, many special nieces and nephews, Grandchildren Greg and wife Wendy Littlejohn, Jennifer and husband Joe Bielas, Jeff and wife Sara Rowland, Jolene and husband Tim Seibly and the ten Great Grandchildren she considered so precious and loved spending time with.
May was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marjorie Kamb, brothers Bill and Joe Stroud and by her daughter Sharon Littlejohn.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the physicians and other health care providers at Peace Health United General Hospital and also the caregivers who have recently helped her at home.
A memorial service will be held at the North Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burlington, WA on Saturday, December 8th at 3:00pm. Memorials in May's honor may be sent to North Cascade Seventh-Day Adventist Church 800 Peacock Lane, Burlington, WA 98233 or to Amazing Facts PO Box 1058 Roseville, CA 95678-9912.
at Peace Health United General Hospital.
After graduating from Humboldt High School in Saint Paul May moved with her family to settle in Bayview, WA. She met her future husband, Ken Rowland, at the roller rink where she
literally "fell" for him. They were married September 24, 1942 and have lived in Sedro-Woolley since then.
May was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for 76 years. She served in many capacities. She loved and was devoted to God and her church family. May wanted the world to know of Jesus's love and to be ready in their hearts for His soon return.
May used her business college education in bookkeeping for local businesses including her husband's pole hauling business and for Truss Engineering, the company established with their son in 1978. She was educated at Mount Vernon Beauty School as well, then owned and operated Hair Country Salon.
May is survived by her husband of 76 years Kenneth Rowland, sisters-in-law Ruth Gowing and Virgie Stroud, son and daughter-in-law Gael and Geraldine Rowland, son-in-law Bob Littlejohn, many special nieces and nephews, Grandchildren Greg and wife Wendy Littlejohn, Jennifer and husband Joe Bielas, Jeff and wife Sara Rowland, Jolene and husband Tim Seibly and the ten Great Grandchildren she considered so precious and loved spending time with.
May was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marjorie Kamb, brothers Bill and Joe Stroud and by her daughter Sharon Littlejohn.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the physicians and other health care providers at Peace Health United General Hospital and also the caregivers who have recently helped her at home.
A memorial service will be held at the North Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burlington, WA on Saturday, December 8th at 3:00pm. Memorials in May's honor may be sent to North Cascade Seventh-Day Adventist Church 800 Peacock Lane, Burlington, WA 98233 or to Amazing Facts PO Box 1058 Roseville, CA 95678-9912.
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