John Elmer Rowe

John Elmer Rowe passed away peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday June 11, 2005, surrounded by family. He was in his 77th year. Elmer will be lovingly missed by his wife of 56 years, Geneva (Jennie) Rowe. Father of Kathy and Jim, Bob and Colleen, Jim and Jackie, Lori and Brent, Jeff and Rose. Remembered also by Dale and Lance and fondly remembered as Grump-pa by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elmer will be missed by his faithful pet and constant companion, Missy. Predeceased by his parents, Chester and Alberta Rowe, brother Harold and sister, Helen Brown. Elmer was the 3rd generation to farm property on the 2nd of Hay. He was an avid flyer out of Sexsmith Airport and proud owner of a J3 Super Cub CF-WQA. Many will remember Elmer as their faithful bus driver and others as the dedicated ice man for the Exeter Curling Club. Elmer was also a seasonal supervisor for Nabisco Brands for many years. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A private service will be held on June 15th.  The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice.

John Elmer Rowe