ROWAT, Roy Douglas: Roy started his journey of 88 years in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba and moved to the Cut Knife area with his family at a young age. He was the 4th child in a family of 5 born to Lila and Mark Rowat. In his younger years, Roy worked for a grain company and hauled gravel, working on different roads in the area. In the early 50's he bought land south and east of Cut Knife and his farming career started. A funeral was held at the Cut Knife United Church September 30th, 2014 after Roy's passing at the Cut Knife Special Care Home on Sept. 25th, 2014. Rev Linda Emberley of the United Church officiated. Rev Emberley read the eulogy compiled by Roy's children and Carson Rowat presented the grandchildren's tribute. There were stories related to Roy's different roles he had had over his lifetime, one being husband of 61 years of Audrey Lavera (nee Phillips) whom he married in 1947. Many chuckles were had at Roy's roles as farmer, trucker, host and humorist as well as many good memories as father, father-in-law and grandfather. It seemed everyone appreciated Roy's smile and his quiet, patient and tolerant manner. He was a role model for many good values and it was evident that he was a positive influence, not only within his family but in all that he met. As the song says "They don't make them like that anymore." Casket Bearers were, Carson Rowat, Jeff Rewerts, Ron Parker, Josh Tyler, Bill Kerr and Kurt Bullerwell. Roy is survived by his children Paul (Patricia) Rowat and their children Mark (Laura) and daughter Olivia, Dana (Dean) and their children Brennan and Sydney; Marsha (Gerald) Rewerts and their children Jeff (Amanda) and their children Emma and Bowden, Jenelle (Kurt) Bullerwell and their children Morgan, Cydnie, Mallory, Hallie, Sadie and Braxton; Earl (Darcy) Rowat and their children Carson, Jada (Josh) Tyler and Jordanna (Coby Franks). He is also survived by sister-in-law Verna Telford, several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was predeceased by his wife Audrey in 2009 and his parents Mark and Lila Rowat, sisters Verna (Cory)Thompson and Dorothy (Bob) Kerr and brothers Lorne (Mollie) and Allan; sister-in-law Dot (Austin) Devine and brother-in-law Jim Telford. Interment was in the Cut Knife Cemetery. Donations in memory of Roy were directed to the Cut Knife Special Care Home or to other charities of the donor's choice. Condolences can be directed to Earl Rowat Box 545 Cut Knife, Sask. S0M 0N0. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Cut Knife, entrusted with arrangements 306-398-2469. Our family serving your family since 1963.
