Dorothy was a loving friend and member of the Plum Grove Ouesters for many years. She was a delight to know and was always one could depend upon whenever help was needed. She and Bill will both be missed as one always complimented the other. She will now be at peace.

Dorothy hosted many wonderful Thanksgivings and even a few New Years Day gatherings for our family growing up, and until the very end she had a mind as sharp as a tack. She was always kind, loving, and insightful. She probably had her hands full being married to a character like Bill, but while she will be missed, I am so glad they are awaiting eternal reunion together. I know they will be greeted by some very special loved ones who have been waiting.

It was my privilege to know Mrs. Rowland while I was in my residency at SUIH in the early 1950s. Later Mrs. Rowland became my patient during my practice years with Towncrest Internal Medicine in Iowa City. Thus I knew her as a a kind and respected head nurse in the University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics, and I knew her when I was her personal primary physician. In both her role as a healthcare professional and her role as wife, homemaker and citizen, Mrs. Rowland was in every way a class act. Hers was indeed an example of a life well lived. My condolences to all of her family members.

Oscar C. Beasley, MD, retired

I will always think of Dorothy's sweet smile and easy laugh. She was delightful to be around. I am glad she is no longer suffering and will be with Bill.

20 years ago I had the honor of meeting Dorothy and Bill, when I moved into their neighborhood. When she lost Bill to leukemia. I happened to be going through a rough period in my life at the same time and needed a steady friend. We then began an amazing friendship which took us on many adventures though our mutual love of collecting pigs. She has been a rock and an inspiration to me. I was also honored to be with her as she passed from this life to be with Bill and her family and friends. I will miss her greatly, rest in peace my dear friend.

I remember being maybe 10 years old, staying over night at Aunt Dorothy's & Uncle Bill's. They had a beautiful coo coo clock with a pretty little bird that came out every hour , and in the same room tall narrow steps that led up to a skinny loft with a bed & a banister that went clear to the far wall. .Though I was a tom boy and not into princess things, it was easy to pretend I was royalty looking out over my vast domain from that loft. They both enjoyed people, family were extra special to them. In her later years Aunt Dorthy put Bible verses on her refridgerator so she could see them often and memorize them. Spending time with them was always wonderful. Her mother and then later my mother would say "People are important, not things." What a privilage to spend time with people who live by such a motto.