February 7, 1953 – August 24,2022
Dan Rowley
After a very long and difficult battle with a chronic pain illness, Daniel G. Rowley (69), passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his beloved wife, Chris. Dan was born in Seattle, but lived most of his life in Kirkland, where he continued to be a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, stepfather, uncle, nephew, coworker and cherished friend.
Outside of his love for his family and friends, his passion has always been “Cars”, hence most commonly and respectfully known as “The Car Guy”. There were cars, then cars, then more and more cars. Dan lived and breathed Cars and was always happy to share his knowledge and love for cars with anyone and everyone! Cars were his second family, and he meticulously and delicately took precious care of every one of them. With his love for cars, Dan became the Co-founder of Legends Pacific Northwest Car Club in 2000, where he and Chris enjoyed the weekend car shows; so much so that the club sponsored two separate car shows. Dan took pride in his Legends sponsored charity work where they raised over $100,000. Dan and Chris loved to travel every year to Reno for Hot August Nights and other events where they could drive one of their classic cars and enjoy all the fancy cars and silver auctions. Dan never missed televised auctions such as the Barrett -Jackson and Mecum classic car auctions. Dan continued to support the Legends Car club up until 2015, when he could no longer continue due to his declining health issues.
Dans first job? You guessed it, a car salesman. He learned at an early age the meaning of making a dollar and the responsibilities that follow. When he decided it was time for a more stable job with good benefits to support his family, Dan accepted a job offer with The Boeing Company, using his hands on experience and knowledge with cars. For 30+ years Dan exemplified true value to the company with the installation of engines. So much so that Dan was awarded the coveted Gold Veterans Badge from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) for his loyalty and continued service.
Dan was preceded in death by Gilbert and Eunice Rowley (Parents); Kathryn Rowley (Sister); and
Jeri Saxlund (Aunt).
Dan is survived by his best friend and beloved Wife, Bridget Christine “Chris” (Kirkland); Daughter, Kathryn (Troy) Wallin (Enumclaw); Son, Daniel Rowley (Charlottsville, VA); Brother, Michael (Marci) Rowley (Scottsdale, AZ); 3 grandchildren (Kario, Kelyn and Kailey); 2 great-grandchildren (Knox and Stetson); Stepson, Jay Corgnati (Renton); Stepson, Tony Corgnati (Renton); step- grandson, Gio Corgnati (Renton ); Uncle, Terry Saxlund (Seattle); Uncle, Roy (Sandy) Birkland (Phoenix, AZ); dear friends, Lloyd and Nela Womack (Kirkland), as well as countless extended family and friends.
GOOD BYE, DAN. YOU WILL ALWAYS REST LOVINGLY IN OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND OUR HEARTS!
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