June 1, 1933 ~ December 26, 2009

Roy Dean Rowland, 76, of Pleasant Grove passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009.  He was born June 1, 1933 in Orem to Roy and Margaret Skinner Rowland.  He married Iris Maxine Housekeeper on October 1, 1955 in Provo.

Dean grew up in Orem and attended school there.  He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.  He worked at Geneva Steel and Kennecott Copper as a Master Electrician and an Instrument Repairman and retired from both companies. 

Dean enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, rock hounding and especially spending time with his family.  He was active in the Provo Elks Lodge #849 and served as Exalted Ruler.   Dean coached youth sports in Pleasant Grove and served as Scout Master in Pleasant Grove Seventh Ward. 

Dean is survived by his four children: Debbie (Randy) Hansen, Salt Lake; Rick (Paula) Rowland, Orem; Carrie (Ed) Prewitt, Payson; Kent Rowland, Pleasant Grove; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Hatch, Betty Pawlowski, Evelyn Hilton and Gary Rowland.   He was preceded in death by his wife Maxine and infant daughter, Kathy. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove where family and friends may attend a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

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Roger, Glenda & Jeff Prewitt said:

We were so sad to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 29, 2009

John & Sally Cool said:

So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Dean & Maxine were good friends for many years and will be missed by all of us. We are fortunate to have been able to have a nice visit with them a few years ago. Our thoughts are with all the families. John & Sally Cool

December 29, 2009

Robyn Hilton Stoneman said:

Debbie,Ricky, Kent and Carrie, I wish I could be there for Uncle Dean and Aunt Maxine's Funerals. Your family has been in my thoughts so very much lately. I had just arrived at Mom and Dad's from Phoenix on the Sunday evening that your Dad fell down the stairs. I helped Mom to go over in the snow to check on him when we saw the Ambulance arrive. Our prayers began immediately. What a horrifying experience for all of you! Your parents have been such good friends to Mom and Dad. Their presence will surely be missed in our family. We lost an Aunt, Uncle and good neighbors so quickly. My love and compassion goes to all of you at this time of difficulty and loss of your Parents. Dad's walks in the morning will never be the same and I will miss seeing Aunt Maxine and visiting with her in the beauty shop. May Heavenly Father's arms of comfort surround you each and may you find peace through the memories of your parent's love for all of you. May you honor their lives through acts of love to each other in the trials ahead. With love, your cousin, Robyn

December 30, 2009

Laura Quilter said:

I am so sad you guys have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you. Love and Light Laura

January 01, 2010

Kenneth Duvall said:

Rick, Sorry to hear your father past away. May the Lord comfort you and be with you. A classmate(76) Ken Duvall

January 17, 2010