David Austin Rowe

David was born September 30, 1949, in Boston Mass.

David came to the Palm Beaches in 1954 with his parents and family.

David attended St. Juliana's School in West Palm Beach as well as Palm Beach Public School and then attended Middlesex School in Concord Massachusetts, graduating in 1968. David was offered " early acceptance” while in the 11th grade to both Harvard University and Stanford. David chose Stanford.

David was an outstanding athlete at both the high school and college levels. He held multiple records for his age group in swimming, some even on a National Level. While at Middlesex he was a Varsity starter and Letter Man all 4 years in Soccer. David also played Varsity Soccer and Lettered while at Stanford.

Turning down an opportunity to play professional soccer in Dallas TX, David instead enrolled in the Nova Law School in Davie Florida. David was part of the first graduating class of Nova Law (now Nova Southeastern) in 1977. David was a member of the Florida Bar and practiced law in Palm Beach County for 47 years.

David was a member of The Beach Club in Palm Beach and spent many happy afternoons there swimming laps and visiting with friends.

David was predeceased by his Father, Daniel H. Rowe, MD and his Mother, Carol Ann Marie Austin Rowe.

David is survived by his Brothers; John Austin Rowe (Kay) of West Palm Beach, Terrence Austin Rowe (Judy) of Palm Beach Gardens and Donald Austin Rowe of Fort Lauderdale, as well as numerous cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in David's name be made to:

https://westpalmbeachfc.com/ A Non-profit that supports Youth Soccer.

Arrangements Handled By: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/florida/west-palm-beach/quattlebaum-funeral-cremation-and-event-center/2290.

, Florida passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.