Patricia K. Rowe
Patricia K. Rowe
September 5, 1949 to February 11, 2011
Patricia K. (Mickey) Linder Rowe who was raised in La Canada/Flintridge and lived in Big Bear Lake passed away Friday after a lengthy illness at the age of 61. She was surrounded by her priest, family and friends.
Pat is survived by her husband, Kieth, her mother, Mary Jane Linder and her two sisters, Colleen Underwood and Laura Beyer as well as 6 nieces and nephews.
From a young age Pat was always a high achieving person who strived and attained excellence in every endeavor she attempted. She attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy High School, California Polytechnic at San Luis Obispo, earned her Bachelors of Science degree and then continued at Point Loma University where she completed her Masters Degree, in Education.
Pat and Kieth met at Cal Poly, married then took a world tour before settling in Big Bear in 1976. Pat worked for the local newspaper and eventually took a teaching position at Big Bear High School. She specialized in English, computer science and developed a Graphic Arts ROP program.
During her 30 years at Big Bear High School Pat brought educational enrichment and excellence to both students and coworkers. She was the first to bring computer labs to Big Bear and her students were the first to electronically transmit the yearbook directly to a printing company. Whenever her classroom needed a new piece of technology, Mrs. Rowe wrote grants and received the money to purchase the needed equipment. Due to her diligence and expertise in grant writing Mrs. Rowe allowed students to be productive citizens.
What she brought to the Big Bear school system and especially to all the students who passed through her classes cannot be measured. Many of them would say that Mrs. Rowe gave them the tools to be successful, and then stood back and let them do it.
Pat explored all aspects of life with a vigorous sense of adventure. Her interest in fine jewelry led to a successful jewelry business and her certification as a GIA Master Gemologist. She loved flying with her husband, Kieth, and was an accomplished private pilot herself. Together, Pat and Kieth spent a lifetime traveling to all ends of the earth experiencing adventures most of us can only imagine. Pat’s love of photography came in handy during these travels documenting their travels and a rich and wonderful life.
Pat Rowe was well loved by family, friends, colleagues and students. She will be missed beyond what words can express.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in
La Canada/Flintridge on 2/17/11 at 10AM.