Orvill Thomas "Curly" Roweton Jr.
Marriages
Myrtle Lucille Handley - August 8, 1956
Married in Grand Junction, CO Sealed in Manti Temple, October 28, 1961
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5 B Obituary - January 6, 2015
Orvill Thomas Roweton Jr. "Curly"
1932 - 2015
Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed from this life peacefully, Thursday, January 1, 2015, surrounded by family.
Curly was born February 6, 1932, in Rogers, NM to Orvill
Thomas Roweton, Sr. and Georgia Lula Austin Roweton. He was the oldest of three children. He attended country schools in Rogers, NM. The family moved to Montrose, CO in 1948. He was a graduate of Montrose High School and attended Mesa College.
He answered the call of his country and served during the
Korean War in the Infantry Division. He received the Korean
Service Medal and the Bronze Star.
August 8, 1956, he married Myrtle Lucille Handley in Grand
Junction, CO. Their marriage was sealed in the Manti Temple, October 28, 1961.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served as an ordinance worker
in the Vernal, UT Temple and in many other callings. He retired from Public Service Co. of Colorado after 32 years in the Accounting Department. He was employed by NAPA Auto for ten years.
Curly was a “true cowboy” and loved working with his friend,
Jim Todd, in the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and supporting
his family (kids and grandkids) at athletic events.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; sons, Randal M. Roweton,
Mark H. (Tina) Roweton, and Eric H. (Sophia) Roweton; three
grandsons; ten granddaughters; five great-granddaughters; six great-grandsons, and sister, Leatrice (David) Wyatt. He is
preceded in death byhis parents, and sister, Frances Wright.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Tuesday,
January 6, 2015, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Russon Brothers
Mortuary, 1941 N. Main St., Farmington, UT. Interment to be
held at Milford City Cemetery.
Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.