Lisa. I didn't know your papa that well but what I do know is that he could not have asked for a more loving daughter to be by his side. Your heart my dear friend is bigger than your stature and for that I'm grateful that I have you in my life. My prayers to you, Barry and Reagan for many memories and thoughts of him. Much love.

Lisa - Every time it's sunny I think about you and I think about your pops. I was probably 12 and he was sittin against the bulkhead  - him and I ended up talking for 3 hours. Many life lessons.....

The first memory of you for me Ralph was in the house on Orange St. in Brulington. You were laid out on your couch in a white tee-shirt on with it slid up on your stomach.  You didn't even bother to sit up when Rick introduced you to me.  Things you said that I remember most: If Rick likes you I like you., Go cook us some food., and most of all you could never get my name right. Jay worked though. We had many disagreements, but we made it work. You shared with me a wonderful gift without intending to and I feel blessed to have her, your daughter Lisa, and I thank you for that. I am glad for time Rick and I shared with you over the last few years and I am glad you're at rest now and hope you found peace.  Your long time daughter-in-law and your son.

Hi Papa, I miss you. Thank you so very much for being my best friend. You're always in my heart, I never go a day without thinking about you and saying to myself that 'you're all better now'. Where you are is the best for you. Thank you for being the best you could be for the past 14 years... Thank you for the walks to the Trampoline and being my 'coach' telling me right from wrong, listening to all my 'lost Sibling story's', and even dressing up with me. Oh how I adore you, the strong person you ARE because, you might not be on earth, but you still live on... Through me, I live my life for you, doing the best pushing myself because I know that Papa Ralph is looking over me. I love you forever and always, day through night, to infinity and beyond, I love you.

The first time I met your dad we all went down to the beach, drank, I ate oysters for the first time and answered all the questions he had for me. The funniest one 'are you single?' HAAHAA Lisa your dad was so proud of you and everything you have accomplished! Lisa you were so good to your dad he always knew he could count on you. Even when you had to find out who was coming into his house and stealing his blankets!! HAAHAA Remember all of those funny times and rest easy that he is now in a better place! Rest In Paradise Papa Ralph!

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LISA BUT WE MUST BELIEVE HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE LOVE YOU LISA TAKE CARE

Erin and I sent our best wishes to the Rowlands. Sorry for your loss.

Oh Papa Ralph! He was my buddy and my best friends Dad. He treated me like a daughter. I will always love him for that. We had some good time and some really good times. :) Montana, lots of family dinners and trips to the casino. I enjoyed every conversation I had with Ralph. He was very kind to my mother... always concerned that she was going to be okay after my stepfather pasted away. I had the pleasure of knowing Ralph for 27 years.  The first time I met him was when he came to my rescue when I had a flat tire. He was like - No problem kid!  His children are a tribute to him - being the wonderful people that they are. He loved his granddaughter to pieces. We were all lucky to get to spend time with him. Lets all eat ice cream and fried chicken in his honor at this summers life celebration. See you in heaven Papa Ralph!

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, LISA, BUT PRAY HE HAS RIGHTFUL PLACE IN HEAVEN. GIVE REAGAN A BIG HUG AND YOU WILL FEEL BETTER.

Condolences to you and your family. Your dad was always spunky and I admired the love you had for each other. Peace and blessings.

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers and I always remember him having a good sense of humor and always seemed like a very nice man.

Lisa I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolence to you and your family...

Im so sorry Lisa. You were such a great daughter to your Dad. 
                 The Circo Family

Remember the field trips/birthday parties on the farm. So sorry to hear. He was a lucky guy to have such a caring and loving daughter/family in his life. My heart goes out to you and the family.

I am so happy & feel so blessed that I was able to spend so much time with my dad. He was a wonderful dad to me and a great Papa to my daughter Reagan. I will miss sitting on his porch drinking beer and eating peanuts with him this summer (I'll even miss him watching me do his yard work... LOL).
Life is good and I have nothing but good memories in my mind and love in my heart for my dad.

Was so sorry to hear about my brother Ralph.  We spent a lot of time together in the past, but haven't seen each other in quite a while. Our loving thoughts continue to be with the family at this time.  
Sorry for our loss, Cecil "Bo" & Nancy Rowland

OBITUARY

Ralph Daniel Rowland

July 26, 1930 – April 5, 2013

Mills & Mills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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