Ted J Rowland

Ted J. Rowland, 91, died February 20, 2010. Ted was born in Springville, Utah on May 14, 1918 to Thaddeus and Mae Huntington Rowland. He graduated from Springville High School and went on to work many years for Boeing as an inspector in Long Beach, California. He then transferred to McCulloch Corp. in Lake Havasu City, Arizona where he retired after many years of service.



He was a life long music lover and was an accomplished organist and guitar player. He never had a music lesson but taught himself to play and enjoyed performing with and for his family and friends. He played for years at the Springville Senior Center, much to their enjoyment and would give a spur of the moment organ concert to anyone who requested. Ted was also a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge and was active for many years.



Ted is preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Edwards and son Robert. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Newman, 12 children 7 daughters and 5 sons. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.



Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Orem Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East Orem, UT 84097 at 11:00 a.m. Services are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary, Springville, UT. Family and friends wishing to join in a celebration of Ted's life are welcome to congregate at the Golden Corral, 225 W. University Parkway in Orem.