Robert Joseph Rowe, retired local businessman passed away Feb. 2, 2021 at age 82.
Son of William A. Rowe and Lilian Greer Rowe, he was preceded in death by his wife Shari Rowe, his half-sister Jane Conley Ahlvers, half-brothers Bill Rowe and Stanley Rowe and his niece Dana Williams.
Surviving are his daughter Jennifer Rowe of Kimberly and his step-daughter, Shayna Foster of Twin Falls; his brothers Jim Rowe of Yakima, Washington and Rod Dittman of Dayton, WA; his sister Patricia Rowe of Southport, N.C., niece Karen Williams of Southport, N.C., and three nephews – Stephen Williams (Portland, OR), Tony Rowe (Wyoming) and Kerry Rowe (L.A.). He also has many extended family of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Bob owned and operated a local glazing business called The Glass Man for many years before retiring. Yet, even after retirement, he still had many "projects" such as building his home. He was a graduate of Twin Falls High School - class of 1957. He was an active Boy Scout leader for many years. He loved Idaho, especially the backcountry. He enjoyed gardening and was very proud of his flowers. He also enjoyed working with the cows on the farm for many years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Idaho Humane Society in honor of Bob Rowe.