OBITUARY: JERRY LEON ROWTON

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

Source: "The Columbian", Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.  28 Sep 2010.

JERRY LEON ROWTON

December 10, 1955 ~ September 23, 2010

In Loving Memory of Our

Devoted Father, Son, Brother, Papa and Friend

Jerry Leon Rowton was born Dec. 10, 1955 in Longview, WA. He was one of five
sons, born and raised in Kelso, WA, to Raymond and Velma (Gibbons) Rowton. He
passed away at home in Vancouver, WA, Sept. 23, 2010 at age 54.

Jerry was a devoted father who adored his family and grandchildren. He loved
God, life, hunting, fishing, weight training, classic cars, riding his Harley,
and working as a union carpenter for Local #1715. Jerry had a fun loving nature
that was contagious to all those around him. He loved to laugh and make
memories.

Jerry touched and impacted the lives of all those around him.

He was cherished and loved by countless friends and families and his influence
on our lives will never be forgotten.

Jerry is survived by his children: Melissa Hurst, Jerry Rowton II, La Donna
Smithline and Michelle Huft; six grandchildren, Briella, Kylie, Avalin, Adalie
and Lilah Smithline and Cody Tremayne; his mother, Velma Rowton; and brothers,
Larry, Todd and Don.

He was preceded in death by his father; and brother, Mike.

Services will be held Sat., Oct. 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Community
Church. Interment will be held at Rose Valley Cemetery following funeral
services. Friends are invited to gather with family, for a potluck, following
the graveside service at Rose Valley Friends Church in Kelso, WA.

Cards and flowers may be sent to Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Please sign Jerry's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.