Ronald Ward "Ron" Gowen

Ronald Ward "Ron" Gowen

Male 1953 - 2005  (51 years)

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  • Name Ronald Ward "Ron" Gowen 
    Birth 11 May 1953  Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ronald Ward Gowen
      in the California Birth Index, 1905-1995
      Name: Ronald Ward Gowen
      Birth Date: 11 May 1953
      Gender: Male
      Mother's Maiden Name: Drollinger
      Birth County: Santa Clara
    Gender Male 
    Death 7 Feb 2005  Evanston, WY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • www.sanjaunjournal.com

      Obituaries: Ronald Ward Gowen

      Feb 11 2005

      Former San Juan Island resident Ronald Ward Gowen passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 in Evanston, Wyo. He was 52.

      Ron was born May 11, 1953 in Palo Alto, Calif., to Forrest Edward and Velda May Drollinger Gowen.

      Ron was a self-employed contractor. Known all his days as a man of strength and hard work, he would leave for the job before sunup and not quit till after sundown.

      His labors were often free when he felt someone needed help. He was a big man with a big heart, willing to share his time and talents with others. His Bible and Book of Mormon were well used because they were well read. He was a man of honesty. We?ll all miss you, Ron.

      Ron is survived by his brother, Bruce Gowen, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and sisters, Carol Kennedy of Robertson, Wyo., and Beverly Doney of Vermont.

      Graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 9, 2005 at the Fort Bridger Cemetery.

      ? The Ronald Ward Gowen family

      Ronald W. Gowen
      in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
      Name: Ronald W. Gowen
      Social Security Number: 570-90-4117
      Birth Date: 11 May 1953
      Issue Year: 1968
      Issue State: California
      Last Residence: 82944, Robertson, Uinta, Wyoming
      Death Date: 7 Feb 2005

      Ronald Ward Gowen
      in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
      Name: Ronald Ward Gowen
      [Ronald W Gowen]
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 11 May 1953
      Birth Place: Palo Alto Sa, California
      Death Date: 7 Feb 2005
      SSN: 570904117
      Notes: : Name listed as RONALD WARD GOWEN; 18 Feb 2005: Name listed as RONALD W GOWEN

      Ronald W. Gowen
      in the U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
      Name: Ronald W. Gowen
      Gender: Male
      Death Age: 51
      Birth Date: 11 May 1953
      Residence Place: Robertson, Wyoming
      Death Date: 7 Feb 2005
    Burial 9 Feb 2005  Ft. Bridger, Uinta, WY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Findagrave.com
      Ronald Ward Gowen
      (Ref photos of Ronald and of his headstone attached to this website. Inscription reads, "Ronald Ward Gowen May 11, 1953 Feb. 7, 2005 Son of Forrest E & Velda May". Opposite side inscription reads, "A Big Man With A Big Heart. Quiet Spirituality. Manifested In Service. Uncle Ron Carpenter Builder Endowed 6 March 2004")
      Birth: May 11, 1953
      Palo Alto
      Santa Clara County
      California, USA
      Death: Feb. 7, 2005
      Evanston
      Uinta County
      Wyoming, USA
      Marital status - Bachelor.
      JOURNAL OF THE SAN JUANS - 11 Feb. 2005:
      *************************************
      Ronald Ward Gowen, age 52, passed away Monday February 7, 2005 at Evanston, Wyoming.
      Ron was a self-employed contractor. Known all his days as a man of strength and hard work, he would leave for the job before sunup and not quit until after sundown.
      His labors were often free when he felt someone needed help.
      He was a big man with a big heart, willing to share his time and talents with others.
      His Bible and Book of Mormon were well used because they were well read.
      He was a man of honesty.
      We'll all miss you, Ron.
      Interment in Fort Bridger Cemetery.
      Family links:
      Parents:
      Forrest Edward Gowen (1920 - 1983)
      Velda May Drollinger Gowen (1925 - 1997)
      Inscription:
      RONALD WARD GOWEN
      May 11, 1953 - February 7, 2005
      Son of Forrest E. & Velda May Gowen
      "A Big Man With A Big Heart
      Quiet Spirituality, Manifested in Service
      Uncle Ron
      Carpenter / Builder
      Endowed 6 March 2004"
      Burial:
      Fort Bridger Cemetery
      Fort Bridger
      Uinta County
      Wyoming, USA
      Maintained by: Yvonne Gowen
      Originally Created by: WY_Snowcap
      Record added: Jan 12, 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 32866394
      (Transcription provided by David H. Drollinger 18 Feb 2013)
    Person ID I13113  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 17 Jan 2021 

    Father LTC Forrest Edward Gowen,   b. 12 Jul 1920, North Loup, Valley, NE Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Mar 1983, Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Mother Velda May Drollinger,   b. 29 May 1925, Roosevelt, Duchesne, UT Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 1997, Perry, UT Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F3635  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 May 1953 - Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 7 Feb 2005 - Evanston, WY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 9 Feb 2005 - Ft. Bridger, Uinta, WY Link to Google Earth
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    • Ronald W Gowan
      in the U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
      Name: Ronald W Gowan
      Birth Date: 11 May 1953
      Address: 3551 Cattle Point Rd
      Residence Place: Friday Harbor, Washington, USA
      Zip Code: 98250