Bernice Rowen

ROWEN, Bernice
Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She was born December 27, 1907 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George W. and Maude L. Bergeon Parker and had been a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, except for 14 years, when she lived in Portland, OR. Bernice was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo and was employed as a social worker for several private agencies for over 40 years. Bernice graduated from the University of Michigan with a Masters in Social Work, was a member of A.A.U.W., N.A.S.W., various church groups, Business and Professional Women of Kalamazoo and a volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sons, Richard C. and John D. Rowen. Her survivors include 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Mary Jane Parker of Kalamazoo; two daughters-in-law, Una Rowen and Elaine Rowen; nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has take place and a private memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, the Arthritis Foundation or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 343-1508