Barry Rowe

Obituary of Barry Rowe

November 27, 1946 – Calgary, Alberta

June 10, 2022 - Foothills, Alberta

 

Barry Rowe, beloved husband of Betty Ann Rowe (nee Lees), of Foothills, AB, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the age of 75 years.

 

Husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, son and friend-all ten of the best! Every friend was a friend for life, especially his best friend and loving wife Betty Ann. Barry and B.A. shared just shy of 48 years of marriage, three daughters (Allison/Kyle, Ashley/Justin, Elizabeth), four grandchildren (Ben, Olivia, Frederick, Vivianne), and a lifetime full of laughter and celebration, family and friends and animal companions. Son of Paul and Vivian Rowe, Barry grew up in Calgary’s Elbow Park with brother Bob (Sheila) and sister Ginny (Rob), who all share the Rowe humour defined by a quick wit, word play and punny jokes. Barry was always on time, always quick to laugh, always up for a game of crib, a walk up the hill or around his yard. He never missed a meal, especially a gourmet one, and he loved to play host, especially from the soft seats. Barry was an athlete. He loved playing football, tennis and golf. He was an animated and opinionated fan of football, hockey, golf… and politics. Barry enjoyed a successful career as a landman and owner of Maverick Land. Working for Barry was a rite of passage for many younger family and friends. Barry was a kid at heart and never stopped playing with all of the kids in his life. He enjoyed launching them off his shoulders in the pool, putting them on a horse, letting them drive the golf cart, racing them, lighting fires with them, fishing, tickle fights, wrestling, kick-the-can, water-skiing and tubing, bucking broncos, birdwatching, berry picking and animal tracking. As all who knew him can attest, to know Barry was to like him- a lot. As all who loved him can attest, we were so lucky. A special thank you to Dr. Mortis and to Schwan and Jeri at the P.D. clinic and all the healthcare professionals who took such kind care.

 

To celebrate Barry, please join us at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with Barry’s family here.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 – 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5 Telephone: (403) 255-6108, www.kidney.ca or to the Salvation Army, 1731 29th Street SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1M6, www.salvationarmy.ca, or by phone 403-410-1112.

 

In living memory of Barry Rowe, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

 

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Wednesday
22
June

Funeral Service

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
McInnis and Holloway, Fish Creek Chapel
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
Wednesday
22
June

Reception

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
McInnis and Holloway, Fish Creek, Hospitality Centre
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
403-256-9575
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