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David Rowand - Class Of 1972 VIEW PROFILE

ROWAND, David Carter The world lost a bright and vivacious personality on Monday, January 14th 2019. It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of David Carter Rowand, age 64, announces his unexpected passing. David was born in Cedar Rapids, IA to Gordon and Annette, on September 18th, 1954. Soon after, the family moved to Spokane where David called home. David graduated from Ferris High School in 1972 and Washington State University in 1977. He returned home to proudly take over, grow and expand the family business, Rowand Machinery Company, alongside his older brother Gordon. The brothers successfully ran the business for over 50 years, until 2017 when they sold the company and entered into retirement. David had an extreme passion for life, family and friends. Whether he was hitting the slopes of Mt. Spokane and Sun Valley, traveling the world, swinging golf clubs (when he didn't have a snap hook), or cheering on the Cougs, his adventurous spirit was infectious to all those around him. Big Dave was not only known for being an adventurous and leading "trail boss", but he also had a huge heart. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and was beyond generous in multiple ways. His hearty laugh, beaming smile and "larger than life" personality will be greatly missed by his loving family and countless friends. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, son Carter, daughter Chloe, brother Gordon (Judy), sister Nancy Aigner (Phil), nephew Geoffrey and nieces Kristen, Holly and Cory. Please join us in celebrating David's life and sharing memories on Wednesday, January 23rd 2019, 2:00 pm at Manito Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park in David's name. P.O. Box 1659 Mead, WA 99021. And on those powder days, when the skies are blue and the sun is shining, David is smiling big and skiing high up in the sky. To share memories and condolences, please visit his tribute page at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2019.
 

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