Honeoye/St. Petersburg, FL: November 7, 2014 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband Vincent A. Rowley in 2009, her parents Alice & Dexter Grouse, and siblings; Minnie Keenan, Shirley Englert, and Frederick Grouse. Survived by children; Beverly Roberts of Rochester, Stephen (Gale Onderdonk) Rowley of Honeoye, Vincent (Patricia) Rowley Esq., and Bonnie Rowley both of FL. Grandchildren; Matthew (Kim) Roberts, Victoria (Ezra Bereziuk) Roberts, Sarah (Tom) Morey, Chad (LaNelle) Rowley, Dr. Vincent (Sorraya) Rowley, Andrea (Dr. Nathan) Miller, Justin Rowley, and Spencer (Shelicia) Rowley. 8-great grandchildren, sisters; Francis O’Brien and Virginia (Ivan) Mastin, nieces, nephews, son-in-law Wayne Roberts, and sister-in-law Arlene Grouse.
Pearl was born on June 25, 1926 in Springwater, NY to parents Dexter and Alice (Pragle) Grouse. She worked at the Kodak Hawkeye Plant during WWII where she helped build the Norden Bomb Sites which were used in the bombing missions over Germany. She worked at the soda fountain at the former Darling’s Department Store in Honeoye, she partnered with her husband to build the Mobil gas station in Honeoye, she co-owned “R-Jeans” with her daughter-in-law Pat, and also worked at the cafeteria at FF Thompson Hospital. Pearl also worked at Crossman Arms in Bloomfield for several years. Pearl was a life-long member of the Eastern Star Chapter 350 in Honeoye, NY. Pearl adored her children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, at 2pm at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye. A reception will follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Honeoye Order of the Eastern Star, PO Box 92, Honeoye, NY 14471. Arrangements handled by the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Bev, Steve, and Vincent(Bink),
I am sad to read of Pearl’s passing. As my brother Dave said to me “another one from the ‘good’ generation”. So true. Thinking of you today as you find the strength and peace to help you through this difficult time.
Marlene(Roome)Thone
We are so sorry to hear of Mom’s passing. Leigh and I have many fond memories of Pearl and the family. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Leigh and Marie Statt
“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.”
? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
You gave so much to so many.
Your generous, loving spirit will be with us always.