John Rowley was born at home January 22, 1941 in Parowan, Utah to Waldo F. And Rita L. Rowley. He was the 5th of 6 children. After high school he joined the U. S. Navy in 1958 and served 3 tours in Southeast Asia on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, U.S.S. Oriskany, U.S.S. Midway and was honorably discharged after 9 years of service, in 1967. He had the privilege of working for Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar Company, allowing him to travel to over 100 countries and attain a degree in business management from San Diego State University. John moved to Star Valley in 2001 and made wonderful friends during his time in Smoot. He lost his sisters Ann and Rita Rae and his brother Richard. He is survived by his wife Anne Rowley after 40 years of wonderful marriage, and by his sister Coralie and brother David, 5 children; Kathryn, Lisa, Jackie, Mike, Debi, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Monday, May 18th at 1:00 PM in the Parowan, Utah Cemetery with full military honors.

Viewing: Saturday May 16, 2015 6:00 PM
Funeral: Monday May 18, 2015 1:00 PM
Burial: Monday May 18, 2015 1:00 PM