Barbara Elizabeth Rowley passed away on February 13, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in Camden, Maine to the late Earl G. and Lena (Dow) Miller. She came to Detroit as a child and it was there that she met her husband, Calvin. They were married June 25, 1949 and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2006.
Barb spent much of her life caring for her husband and 4 children, making homes for them in Michigan, Minnesota, California and Arizona. She was kind to everyone and a good friend to many. She never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading and spending time with her family.
Barbara will be lovingly remembered and missed by her three daughters, Sharon (Steve) Piersma, Deborah (Craig Stiff), and Diane; son, Daniel; and grandchildren, Leah Panitz and Matthew Piersma. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Biggers.
A graveside memorial service and interment will be at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Rd, Scottsdale on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm.