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
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.
Marty and Jim Den Hartog
04/14/2010
Dear Bill, Deb, Kathleen and Rebecca, So sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma.May you find comfort in knowing she is rejoicing in heaven and you will see her again! You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Mark, Candy Cooper and Family
04/13/2010
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandmother. I know you are hurting but I also know you are rejoicing, knowing she got her greatest birthday gift by being with our Lord. Please know we are here for you and if there is anything you need or if you just need to talk, please give us a call.
We love you all. God bless you.
Jan and Bev Kotzian
04/13/2010
Hi Bill, Deb and girls,
No more tears, or suffering or pain; only the joy of being with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The loss for you is great, but may that joy give you comfort and may wonderful memories abound. Audrey sounded like a remarkable woman. Hugs to you all!
Juli Reeves
04/13/2010
Thoughts and prayers for your whole family!
I'm sure there is a celebration in heaven for the home coming of your mom.
James, Juli and girls.
Shelly (Bates) Heggen
04/13/2010
Hi Pastor Bill, Deb, and girls,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Your family is in my htoughts and prayers.
Sandy Pilger
04/13/2010
Dear Debbie, girls, Pastor Bill & extended family;
Audrey is finally home & will greet you when you go home as well. What a blessed day that will be!! I am sure there are so many memories & a shared living life together. The memories will be sweet, warming your hearts & spirits. If you do feel sad, it's ok. Grief is a process - give each other & yourselves individually the right to "intensive care". Distracted thinking. Crying without notice. These are normal.
I know that Jesus will walk all the way with you, and you have each other. Sincerely, Sandy.
Don & Benita Puck
04/13/2010
Our heart felt sympathy on the going home of your mother. The memory of what she meant and did for you will always linger within your hearts.
Toad and Vicki Lainson
04/13/2010
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers go out to you all. We are praying that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace. May the days ahead be filled with wonderful memories of happier times.
In Christ
Toad and Vicki
Steven and Charlene McLellan
04/13/2010
Bill, Deb and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your mom.
Sincerely,
Steve and Char
Jim and Jackie Sparks
04/13/2010
Pastor Bill and Family:
We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. Mothers are very special gifts from God and we know you will miss her tremendously.
God be with your family,
Jackie and Jim Sparks
and Shabana
Monica Noe
04/13/2010
Pastor Bill and family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Audrey sounds like a wonderful lady. I will be praying for you. God bless you for your service to others in the midst of your pain.
Sincerely,
Monica Noe
Kraig and Angie Kading
04/13/2010
We are praying for your and your family. Your mother, Audrey sounds like a beautiful lady whom it would have been a blessing to know. We love you all.
Praying for you,
Kraig and Angie
Tom & Norma Reed
04/13/2010
We were sorry to hear of your loss, but it is heaven's gain!
Our thoughts and sincere prayers are with you and all of the
family.
cheryl williams
04/13/2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Prayerfully,
Cheryl and Nelson Williams