Cindy Rowen
February 18, 1957 ~ August 16, 2007
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Cindy Rowen, 50, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Miller, died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Avera McKennan Hospice in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services were 11:00a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial was in the Wessington Cemetery, directed by Reck Funeral Home of Miller. Visitation was 5:00-7:00p.m., Monday, August 20 at the Reck Funeral Home in Miller.
Cindy was born at the Huron Hospital on February 18, 1957 to Darlene (Larson) and Dean Rowen. She grew up in the Wessington and Miller area. Cindy attended school in Wessington and later graduated from Miller High School.
She always loved to travel which took her to Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked at the Salt Lake City Medical Center while going to school at Salt Lake Community College and earning her degree as a nurse. Recently she moved back to South Dakota to Sioux Falls and worked for Avera McKennan Hospital.
Cindy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and traveling. She was a loving daughter.
Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Darlene Campbell of Miller; two brothers: Monte (Mary) Rowen of Aberdeen and Randy (Pat) Rowen of Omaha, Neb.; step siblings: George (Val) Campbell of Australia, Janice Campbell of Rapid City, Kathy Kennedy of Rapid City, Laurel (Gary) Smith of Hot Springs, and Kyla Campbell of Rapid City; nieces and nephews: Amy Rowen, Amber (Lonnie) Howell, Jason (Heather) Rowen, Andrea Rowen, Jess Rowen, and Mike Rowen; grandniece, Madalee Howell; and long time friend, Mrs. Rahelah Matinkhah.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Rowen and step-father, Marion “Tink” Campbell.
Casket bearers will be her nieces and nephews.
Honorary Casket Bearers will be her coworkers at Avera McKennan Hospital and long time friend, Rahelah Matinkhah.
Organist will be Kristi Prince and duet will be Jim Jones and Dawn Haar singing, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
Funeral services were 11:00a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial was in the Wessington Cemetery, directed by Reck Funeral Home of Miller. Visitation was 5:00-7:00p.m., Monday, August 20 at the Reck Funeral Home in Miller.
Cindy was born at the Huron Hospital on February 18, 1957 to Darlene (Larson) and Dean Rowen. She grew up in the Wessington and Miller area. Cindy attended school in Wessington and later graduated from Miller High School.
She always loved to travel which took her to Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked at the Salt Lake City Medical Center while going to school at Salt Lake Community College and earning her degree as a nurse. Recently she moved back to South Dakota to Sioux Falls and worked for Avera McKennan Hospital.
Cindy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and traveling. She was a loving daughter.
Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Darlene Campbell of Miller; two brothers: Monte (Mary) Rowen of Aberdeen and Randy (Pat) Rowen of Omaha, Neb.; step siblings: George (Val) Campbell of Australia, Janice Campbell of Rapid City, Kathy Kennedy of Rapid City, Laurel (Gary) Smith of Hot Springs, and Kyla Campbell of Rapid City; nieces and nephews: Amy Rowen, Amber (Lonnie) Howell, Jason (Heather) Rowen, Andrea Rowen, Jess Rowen, and Mike Rowen; grandniece, Madalee Howell; and long time friend, Mrs. Rahelah Matinkhah.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Rowen and step-father, Marion “Tink” Campbell.
Casket bearers will be her nieces and nephews.
Honorary Casket Bearers will be her coworkers at Avera McKennan Hospital and long time friend, Rahelah Matinkhah.
Organist will be Kristi Prince and duet will be Jim Jones and Dawn Haar singing, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
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The following song was on the radio right after I hung from saying goodbye to Cindy. It was a real comfort for me.
I’ll Fly Away
I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away
Some bright morning when this life is over, I’ll fly away
To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away
When the shadows of this life have grown, I’ll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls, I’ll fly away
I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away
Oh how glad and happy when we meet, I’ll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet, I’ll fly away
I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then, I’ll fly away
To a land where joy will never end, I’ll fly away
I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away
Darlene, We are so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. We think of you so often & wish you were closer. Please accept our sincere sympathy, love & prayers. I will be talking to Mary B. soon. We still have our same Howard location. God Bless all of you. Ruby & Elwood VanScharrel
I had the great pleasure to work with Cindy at Avera Mckennan, 1 West. I only knew her for a short time, but learned quickly what a fun, caring and compassionate person she was. She was always more than willing to jump in and help if someone needed it. I remember how excited she was to go on her trip to Mexico. She always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am blessed to have met Cindy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Darlene, Monte’s families and Randy’s family. What a kind, strong, wonderful person Cindy has been thru our lives, we will miss her sweet, gentle voice and manner and will be with the family this evening and tomorrow – until then, may wonderful memories help sustain you all.
We are so saddened by the news of Cindy. Our hearts go out to all of the family! Sometimes it hard to understand how life works.
With all our love,
Bruce, Leslee, Bailee, & Bennett Bonebright
Darlene and family of Cindy. You all probably don’t remember me but when Cindy went to school in Wessington we became very good friends. I have many many great memories of things we had done together. I seen her again a few years ago at the first all school reunion and we got all caught up with one anothers happenings. I was shocked to learn of her death and she will be truely missed by many. She was a woman with a great attitude and a heart of gold. There is a special angel watching over you all now in heaven. Gail
I am so very sorry for the loss of Cindy. Although it has been many years since I saw Cindy (we, along with 2 others were roommates in college – 1975-1977), I have never forgotten her. I never will. She was a very special person. She was a good frisbee player too. My condolences to all of Cindy’s family. Peace be with you.
I am sorry for your loss and our loss. I am grateful for the time we had with Cindy. Did Cindy ever attend Presentation College in Aberdeen? Somehow, I think Cindy and I have crossed paths before this past year. Please be assured of my prayers for you.
Sister Mary
Darlene and Family:
It’s been so long since I’ve seen you but I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts. It seems loosing someone from your hometown brings back many memories and we realize in our heart we are all family. I hope you will find comfort in knowing Cindy is again healthy, happy and at peace.
Cindy was one of the first people I met when I went to work at Salt Lake Regional and was always a special friend to all of us. Her deciscion to move away was hard on us all but losing her is the very worst. I know that she will continue ot look in on all of us and we will miss her very much. With tons of love, her SLRMC family sends her off to rest in peace.