Obituary: Fredrick Norman Rowland, 82, Dufur

Fredrick Norman Rowland 82 years of age passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. 

He was born on May 22, 1940 in Boise, Idaho to Norman and Bertha Rowland. He studied engineering in Portland and went to tax preparation school. He was a veteran of The US Navy. He spent many of his earlier years, traveling all around and never knew a stranger. He was kind to everyone. 

He spent a few years working on a cattle ranch in Tygh Valley Oregon and enjoyed his time as an arborist. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a man of many talents and loved to make things. He was best known for his sense of humor and always had a joke.  

For the last 66 years he lived his life with his life partner Carol White who survives him.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Terrie Bell and a step son Roger Pullen.  

In addition to his partner Carol surviving are his children, Joseph E. Rowland (Lisa), Laurie Huffman (Travis), Jay Jensen, Shanna Pine (Larry); His step-children, Terry Pullen (Elaine) Timothy Pullen (Sherri); Grandchildren, Amarilla Littlejohn, Michael Bowles, Joseph G. Rowland, Dakota Rowland; Step Grandchildren, Haley Peterson, Kelsey Peterson, Lindsey Black, Madison Pullen, Brandon Pullen, Kiara Pullen, Sarah Pullen, Timothy Pullen and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  

Also, a special niece Kimberly Cook who helped take care of him, also Donna Thompson a special sister-in-law and lastly his special fur baby Lily whom he adored. 

A memorial service for Fred will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Febuary 12, 2023 at the Dufur School (802 NE 5th St, Dufur, OR 97021) 

P.S. Fred loved maple bars. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.