This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pbbut Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stowell/796/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harry Ellsworth Stowell was born to Harry Elmer Dahlin and Elizabeth Ellen Fifer on October 20, 1930 in Brocket, North Dakota. Harry was adopted by Dean and Jane Stowell and received his education in Ayrshire graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1949. Harry served in the United States Navy on the St. Paul CA 173 from June 1949 until June 1950. On January 31, 1966 Harry was united in marriage to Janice Brand in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Harry farmed in the area and later worked as a carpenter until his retirement. He was a member of the Ayrshire American Legion and was the treasurer for N.F.O. Harry will be remembered as one of the best finish carpenters in Palo Alto County. He could pick up a piece of wood blindfolded and tell what kind of tree it came from simply by the smell and feel of the wood. Harry was also an avid Yankees fan. Harry died Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Emmetsburg Care Center at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his birth parents and his life parents; two brothers, Stanley and Howard Dahlin; and a sister, Dorothy Oihus. He is survived by his wife, Janice of Ayrshire, IA; his children, Mary Lynne Buren (Lindy) of Sanborn, IA, Harry Eugene Stowell (Gene) of Ames, IA, Virginia Lee Kee (Ginger) of Hartley, IA and Richard Dean Stowell (Rick) of Gilbert, IA; eleven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Jack Stowell of Spirit Lake, IA; sisters, Doris Englund of St. Cloud, MN and Helen Hauck of New Hope, MN; as well as many friends in Ayrshire and the surrounding communities. Visitation: Friday, November 23, 2007 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Martin-Mattice Funeral Home Emmetsburg, IA Service: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:00 AM United Methodist Church Ayrshire, IA INTERMENT Silver Lake Cemetery Ayrshire, Iowa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.