Jennie Rowell, age 87, passed away March 25, 1999 at her home in West Jordan, Utah.
Born December 5, 1911 in Granger, Utah to William Jacob and Florence Estelle Decker Holmberg. Married Harold Barber Rowell May 2, 1932 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of the LDS Church, serving as Relief Society Pres. twice, dedicated visiting teacher, primary presidency and worker for many years. Served a mission with her husband in Rochester, New York Mission, serving in the Hill Cumorah Visitors Center. She was a wonderful gardener and kept a meticulous yard. She always supported needy causes.Survivors: husband; one daughter and four sons: Carol Rowell (Ernest) Tavernier, Orange, CA; Dean W. Rowell, Salt Lake; Tedd and Julie Rowell, Salt Lake; Lynn and Peggy Rowell, Iowa City, Iowa; David and Connie Rowell, Sandy; 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sandy Holmberg, Jack Park; one sister, Phillis Diamanti. Preceded in death by brothers, Richard Holmberg and Roy Park.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 30, 1999, 12 noon at the River Oaks 6th Ward, 8950 So. 1300 West, West Jordan. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State, Murray, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens.
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