Richard Rowley

Richard Rowley

Richard Rowley, 68 of Toledo, OR, died of lung cancer on April 12, 2012 at his home.He was born December 30, 1943 to Dick Miller and Barbara E. (Horner) Rowley in Lebanon, OR. Richard grew up in Toledo, OR raised by Barbara and her husband, Richard C. Rowley. Richard graduated from Toledo High School in 1962.He was married to Marcia Jones from 1965 until 1982. The couple had two children, Brooke Rowley Johnson and Darcee Rowley Maloney. In 1986, Richard married Janice Hoyt; the couple later divorced in 1993. Richard was preceded in death by his longtime partner, Doris Meier.Richard served in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis. After leaving the service, he worked for Central Lincoln PUD for 20 years. He continued working as a lineman in Washington State in Eatonville and North Bend. He was an avid golfer and trap shooter his entire life. After retirement, he spent several years golfing and mowing the fairways at Mount Si Golf Course in North Bend, WA.At Rick’s request, there will be no services but feel free to raise a glass in his memory.