We will miss you Grandpa!

My grandpa Rowland passed away on April 15th. Although, he was unable to do alot of the things that made him who he was towards the end, its still going to be hard without him. I was the 2nd oldest grandchild of 27 and am blessed to know my grandpa so well, For that I am grateful! He took my mom to the hospital when I was born, had it not been for him I may not have made it! I have so many memories of my grandpa I can't put into words my love for him. He will surely be missed.

This is his obituary....
Richard Gary Rowland
Richard Gary Rowland 1930 ~ 2009 Richard Gary Rowland, 79, born March 20, 1930 Salt Lake City to Matthew and Naomi, passed away peacefully at home April 15, 2009. Married 57 years to his eternal sweetheart Verla Reid Rowland. They have seven children, 27 grandchildren, and nine great-grand children. He was an active member of the LDS church. Dick was a graduate of Granite High School 1949. He worked as a young man for the Forest Service, served in the Korean War, worked as a brick mason, and retired from Mountain Bell after 33 years. He thoroughly enjoyed all these experiences and the people he knew. He loved the mountains and with his family built a log cabin in the Uintas where he created many memories with family and friends. He was a very talented craftsman. Hobbies he loved included World War II airplanes and authentic Indian beadwork and moccasins. Dick will be remembered for his great love and service to his family. He adored his grandchildren, and it showed. He loved life, had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful storyteller and has countless lifelong friends. Survived by loving wife, Verla; children, Julie (Kirk) Andrus, Peggy Hickman (fiancé Don), Matt (Francene), Sally (Shawn) McPherron, Paul (Holly) of Cedar City, Robert (Billie) of St. George, and Jonathan (Chrystal); 27 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Judy); sister, Barbara (Afton) Seeley, and sister in law Evelyn. Preceded in death by father and mother, and brother Bill. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Wasatch Stake Center, 8170 So. Shorthills Drive (3400 E), Cottonwood Heights. Viewing at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy, Sunday, April 19th from 6-8 p.m. and at 10 a.m. prior to funeral services on Monday.