Gwendolyn Ann Rowley

Gwendolyn Ann Rowley, passed away on February 21, at the home of her grandson. Gwen was born December 27, 1933 to Ila Myrle Jones and DeWitt Mincey in Bartow, FL. She was later adopted by her stepfather, Richard Dubian. She moved to Arizona when she was 9 and continued her schooling, graduating from Mesa High. She married Duane Rowley on January 25, 1951. She carried on her education at MCC and then went ASU to earn her BA and MA in education while raising 5 children and a husband. She taught English at MCC for over 15 years before retiring to enjoy time with Duane at their home in Christopher Creek. Gwen was very active in the LDS church. She had many callings including teacher and president of several auxiliaries. Gwen is survived by her children: Kim and Carol, Mike and Shauna, Kevin and Connie, Leanne, Lisa, 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Gwen lived a wonderful life of love and service to all who knew her. The visitation will be at the LDS Solomon Ward, 997 E Broadway from 6 – 8 pm on Friday, March 1st. Services will be Saturday, March 2nd at 10 am with a viewing one hour prior, also at the Solomon building. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel.