Alexander Henry Rowe, “Alex”, 27, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was surrounded with love in his last moments. Born November 26, 1987 in Iowa Alex lived briefly in South Carolina before settling with his family in Mesa.
Alex attended Grace Community Christian School, Rhodes JR High, Dobson High School, EVA, EVIT, and Crossroads. He loved fishing, video games, RC cars, movies, eating out, and his dogs. Alex could be seen tooling around the neighborhood in his wheelchair often spending mornings by the lake. He had an artificial heart at 15 followed by a heart transplant at 16 and had an event filled life until muscular dystrophy robbed him of everyday abilities. Alex wanted desperately to be disease and pain free; now he is. He was smart and funny and had the longest eyelashes ever. He will be missed terribly.
He is survived by his brother, Aaron, and his parents Richard and Vicky Rowe of Mesa.
Visitation will be Friday June 26th from 5-6 PM with a service to follow at Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ.
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Banner Hospice (www.bannerhealth.com/bannerfoundation) or the Muscular Dystrophy Association (https://secure2.convio.net/mda/site/Donation2?df_id=6120&6120.donation=form1).
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