Rowe

1935 - 2011

Punky passed away peacefully while in Palliative Care at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jackie; two daughters, Karin (George) Spindler of Chilliwack, B.C. and Carol (Grant) Copeland of Medicine Hat; two sons, Brian (Tracy) Rowe of Vernon, B.C. and Bob (Rhonda) Rowe of Medicine Hat; grandchildren, Melanie (Joe) Flug and Tyler (Jessica) Copeland of Medicine Hat, Jhol, Brandon and Travis Spindler of Chilliwack, B.C., Jake, Nick and Robbie Rowe of Medicine Hat and Harl Rowe of Vernon, B.C.; four great-grandchildren, Madalyn-Gayle, Emma-Leigh, Dani-Lynn Flug and Kaspar Copeland all of Medicine Hat. Punky is also survived by three sisters, Margaret Rassmussen of Fairview, AB., Patricia Coombs and Betty Blankenship both of Calgary; one brother, Blair (Charlotte) Rowe of Belpre, Ohio as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christina and Harl Rowe of Prince Albert, SK. and four brothers, John Douglas, Fred and Robert. Punky was a very family oriented man. He loved family gatherings where he entertained his grandchildren, telling them stories of when he was a kid and a few tall tales too. Punky was a man who loved his job as a Union Insulator. Practically the "I've Been Everywhere Man", he travelled all over Canada as well as the United States to work in gas plants, nuclear plants and pulp mills. This usually entailed packing up the family and hitting the road, but no matter the destination, loved ones followed. He retired in August 2009, at the age of 74. Family would like to thank everyone at the Cancer Clinic and Palliative Care. A celebration of Punky’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Loren Hosfield officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic, 666 - 5 Street S.W.,?Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6.