Audrey Bird Rowat
April 10, 2010
Audrey Bird Rowat left this home for her home in Heaven on April 10, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born April 6, 1923 in Casey, Iowa to George and Hilda Johnson. She grew up in Des Moines and graduated from North High School. Audrey spent time in California working for Douglas Aircraft during World War II. In California she met her first husband, William Bird. They had two children, Linda (Tom) Corson of Clive and William (Debra) Bird of Des Moines. After they moved back to Des Moines she worked as a secretary for IMT Insurance, Calvary Baptist Church, Mid-America Baptist Churches and for the State of Iowa from where she retired.
After losing her first husband in 1972 and spending 13 years as a widow, she found love again and married John Rowat. She added to her family John’s children Carol (Dick) Bath, Central Point, OR and Jeff (Luann) Rowat of Des Moines.
She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for nearly half a century. Over the years she volunteered as a church librarian and Sunday School teacher, as well as arranging flowers for the services. She loved working with John at the church and making banners for the sanctuary.
She was preceded in death by both husbands, William Bird and John Rowat, and her sister, Velda Kerpon. Audrey will be missed by her brother, Glenn (Dorothy) Johnson of Fresno, CA and grandchildren Tony (Becky) Corson of Lewisville, TX; Kathleen and Rebecca Bird of Des Moines; Mindy Bath, Eugene, Oregon; Joel (Brooke) Bath, Glendive, MT; and Sarah, Megan and Jay Rowat of Des Moines. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Highland Memory Gardens followed by a reception for family and friends at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Audrey.
Condolences may be made online:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim and Linda Madison.
04/17/2010
I am sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you and family are well. my condolences, Bill.
The amazing grace of Jesus Christ keep you.
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Dee Shelton
04/17/2010
Pastor Bill,
I just want to send my condolences to you and your family. You are in
my prayers.
Dee Shelton
Claudia Mann
04/16/2010
Dear Pastor Bill. You and your family are in my prayers. Please don't hesitate to call if I can be of help. I thank you so much for the lesson you gave Wednesday night after having such a long day. I will always remember the beautiful song you sang for Max when he was in Hospice. God bless you, your wife, and girls.
Dharl Bagley Jr
04/15/2010
Pastor Bill,
I am sorry for your loss and want you to know your in the Bagley famlies thoughts and prayers.
You have been a great friend for many years. The Bagley family is by your side with open arms if you or your family need anything.
Judy Ward
04/15/2010
Pastor Bill and family;
We were sorry to hear of your mother's passing from this old world to the arms of Jesus. What a day that will be when our Jesus we will see! Now she has done that. I know you will miss her terribly but we all know she is walking and talking with the Lord and doesn't have to worry about every day and it's trivials of life.
I miss you and your ministering in Sunday School and church at Berean.
Willie my husband his dementia is getting worse but still able to keep him at home. We are looking at nursing homes so we will have one set up when that comes or maybe the Lord will come before that day.
We are attending an open Bible Church called the Eastwood. It is just two blocks from our home. So far it is good. It is not big like Berean and I so miss the music ministry from Berean but God directs us all to different places.
Where r you all at now?
luv in Christ,
Judy Ward
Judy Rowe
04/15/2010
Pastor Bill,Deb and family,
I'm so sorry about your mom, I know that she is home with Jesus
now she's happy but we are sadden to see her go but it won't be
long until were all together again Praise The Lord I don't know
what people do with out him I was thinking of all the times you
would ask me about my mom, your so faithful THANK YOU for all
that you and Deb do if you need any thing don't hesitate to ask
me you know if I can I will I'm sorry I couldn't be at the service
I had to work that day you are in my prayers may God Bless You
Judy Rowe
Deb & Dave Atkins
04/14/2010
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mother, but Praise God as we're certain she is walking streets of gold and meeting with her Heavenly Father! What a grand a glorious time she must be having! May this knowledge and fond memories of your mother help sustain you in your time of sorrow.
Larry & Lisa Hostetler
04/14/2010
Pastor Bill & family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. May these long days ahead remind you and your family of the beautiful gift that your mother lived for all to see. May it remind us of the legacy that you carry on in her and our Savior's name. She sounded like a blessing to all who knew her.
Love and prayers
Larry ,Lisa, Joshua& Anna-Marie Hostetler
Shelly Noe
04/14/2010
Pastor Bill, Deb, Kathleen, and Rebecca,
Today was a beautiful day to celebrate the memory of your mother and grandmother! I am so sorry to hear of your loss and have been praying for you all. I know you are leaning on Jesus and trusting in Him and the hope that you have.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Shelly Noe
Janet BIshop
04/14/2010
Bill and Deb,
I am sorry for your loss. How wonderful the promise of Heaven
is when we loose a loved one to the Lord.
David and Debbie Lively
04/14/2010
Pastor Bill, Deb and family,
We were so sorry to hear the news of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
David, Debbie, Kyle and Connor Lively
Ed & Sue Rawson
04/14/2010
We are truely sorry for the loss of your mom. We are praying that our Lord
will comfort you and your family during this time. Not knowing your mom we
can't really comment on her great life but we are sure that she will always
be missed and that you will have the great memories of her life...
We Love You
Ed & Sue
Doug and Nancy Harris
04/14/2010
Pastor Bill, Deb, Kathleen, and Rebecca,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of a loved one is indeed difficult and brings much sorrow; but, as you remember her beautiful life, may those memories brighten your days as you also rejoice in the blessed assurance that your Mom/Grandma is now with the Lord and that you will all see her again! We love you all.
MIke & Josie Lehman
04/14/2010
Bill, Deb and Girls - we have benn praying for your family this week. You mom lived a life for Christ and is celebrating with him today - that you can rejoice in! Take each day slowly and remember all the things she taught you about life and how to live for Christ. You are SO SO fortunate to be raised by a woman of God.
Pastor Ray & Pat Corlew
04/14/2010
Pastor Bill & family, We are so sorry about the passing of your mother. She must have been a wonderful lady. We are praying that God will be with you in a very special way and bless you with much comfort and peace. With Sincere and Heartfelt Sympathy, Pastor Ray & Pat Corlew