Judy Dykman
Rowena was a special cousin. I remember visiting their first home just west of Emigration Market. The house was a white two story home and their yard was amazing also. When she showed me her bedroom with her dolls displayed around her bed on shelves, I think I worried her because I wanted to see each of her dolls. Years I was also fascinated every time we visited their home perched above Emigration Creek. She was so tall and elegant, I was in awe of everything she drew or painted. Her dad allowed the her to play his piano and before long she was playing difficult tunes. remember hearing her play the piano, she was almost as good as her Uncle Ray! I marveled at the bedroom Robert designed for her, everything was elegantly tailored with color and displayed her treasures. When I was finishing my work for a Master's of Teaching History, I called to ask her if she would type my project because I was a poor typist. She thought for a minute then told me I had to type it myself so I would master my fears. I was disappointed but I followed her advice and typed it all myself. I collected stories and activities teachers could use in their 4 or 7th grade classes. I even bought a crossword puzzle program and added more games. She was right, I needed to type everything and perfect my typing skills. I’ve talked to her occasionally and visited her small apartment below Brook’s home. When I heard she was at Aspen Ridge West, I tried texting her but she was too tired to talk. I will always remember and love her, she also told stories about the Bowers family