Gary Allen Rowland, 45

Gary Allen Rowland, 45, of Noxon, Mont., passed away, Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Noxon High School with the Rev. Mary Koski officiating.

Gary was born on January 24, 1961 in Hot Springs, Mont., to Terry and Camille Rasor. He was later adopted by his stepfather George Rowland. Gary grew up and attended schools in Oregon, and moved to Noxon when he was 17 years old.

Gary married Tami Axelson on June 28, 1986, in Noxon. He worked for Vinson's Mill in Trout Creek, Mont., and owned Rowland Meats. The couple divorced in November 2005.

Gary had many talents; he built his own home and shop, enjoyed restoring cars, and was an excellent meat cutter.

Gary was extremely proud of his two daughters and taught them so many things including how to drive, ride motorcycles, and swim.

He built and raced his stock car at Tuscor Speedway in Trout Creek, and most recently took up dancing.

He is survived by his two daughters, Kayla and Carmen Rowland of Noxon; his mother, Camille Rowland of Tillamook, Ore.; his father, George Rowland of Albany, Ore.; two sisters, Vickie and Cindy Rowland of Tillamook; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his best friend, Dale Allen of Noxon.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling his arrangements. Please visit Gary's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.