A memorial visitation for Ronald Dean Stowe, 67, Lawrence, will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held Saturday, April 28th at 2 pm at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th St., Lawrence. Ron passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born Apr. 22, 1950, in Lawrence, the son of Harold E. and Jennie Melsena Murr Stowe. He graduated from Lawrence High School, and later served in the United States Army. He was a dump truck driver for Sunflower Paving for many years. Previously, he had driven dump trucks for other Lawrence area companies, including W.A. Dunbar & Sons. Ron enjoyed music, hunting, the outdoors, helping his mother with her garden, and KU men’s and women’s basketball. He was a former member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie 309, Lawrence.
He married Joyce Ann Morris on Mar. 10, 1972, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Lisa Stowe, Los Angeles, and Melsena Stowe, Lawrence; two brothers, Gary Stowe, Kansas City, Mo., and Hank Meisenheimer, Hollywood, Calif.; three grandchildren, Evin Joy Sullivan, Terrin Sullivan, and Lanndin Dean Stowe; and two great grandchildren, Cynclaire ‘Google’ James and Brynlee James.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Ronald Stowe Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
To the Family of Ronald Dean Stowe,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dear Loved One, Ronald. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Ronald.
(John 11:41-44)
Joyce Ann & Girls, So sorry for your loss of a great man. Remembering all the days with Dunbar and being at the softball fields. He was always there for us girls. My sincere thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. RIP Ron!
Joyce Ann & Girls, So sorry for you loss of a great man. Remembering all the days with Dunbar and being at the softball fields. He was always there for us girls. My sincere thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. RIP Ron!
I was thinking the other day just how long I have known RD and Joyce Ann, it’s been very close to 50 years. RD was indeed and great guy. Will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the wonderful memories!! ❤️ RIP Ron
We was so saddened to hear of Rons passing! He was an amazing man and a wonderful neighbor for so many years! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Joyce and Family..Charles and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He was one of the members of the large W.A. Dunbar and Son family and will be missed a lot. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers to the Stowe family
So Sorry Joyce Ann, Girls and Grandkid for the loss of your love one, Husband, Father and grandfather, It’s been Long hard road, Now Ron’s at peace; Love you guys, Aunt Iris
Joyce and family, so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for you and yours
Thinking of you and your family through this difficult time! Hugs and prayers! Love ya! Sena
Sorry to hear about Ron. R.I.P Ron God has a wonderful angel now. Party time in heaven.
Joyce and Family.. so sorry to hear this.. Keeping you and your family in my prayers..
The world lost a good man on Sunday R.I.P Uncle SAN FRANcisco Treat.