Veronica Gowan
January 07, 1933 - March 07, 2010
Obituary
Veronica "Ronnie" Gowan
Verona Veronica "Ronnie" Gowan, age 77, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at HospiceCare of Fitchburg. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of James and Jayne (Smith) Finnerty. On Sept. 24, 1955, Ronnie married Eugene Gowan in Brooklyn, NY. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother whose family meant everything to her. Her whole life and career was dedicated to fulfilling the needs of her family. Ronnies love and generosity were the most meaningful part of her life. In addition to her husband of 54 years, Gene, survivors include her sons, Jim (Beth), Gene (Kristin), Brian (Barbi), Edward (Wendy); ten grandchildren, Taylor, Aaron, Justina, Kevin, Reid, Abby, Brynn, Kristin, Erica, and Rene her sister Marie Roethlein and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Kenneth, and her siblings, Margie, Charles, John, Raymond, Agnes, Tereasa, Katherine and James. Memorial services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11:30 am with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Visitation will be Friday, March 19, from 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Robert Cole, the 11th floor staff at Meriter Hospital, the UW Kidney Clinic and HospiceCare, Inc.
To My Family - Be not sorrowful that I am gone; And my earthly life is done. Be not sad I passed away; For in you, my children, I live each day. There is a little of me in all you. In each new one I live anew. So you see, Ill never be really gone, As long as there are children to carry on. I have had my share of love, sorrow and strife. I have lived a full and fruitful life., so do not mourn, and do not weep, For I have earned the peaceful sleep. Love, Mom (author unknown)
Memorials:
Memorials may be given to HospiceCare, Inc. 5935 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI. 53711.
Visitation:
Visitation will be Friday, March 19, from 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Service:
Memorial services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11:30 am with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding.
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Glenn Richardson
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Gene, I'm so sad to hear the news of Ronnies passing. She was a grand lady that helped me through the loss of Betty and became a good friend to Ellen. Now they are all together in peace with our Lord.
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MARK BENIKE
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JIM AND FAMILY
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME . ANOTHER WONDERFUL PERSON HAS ENTERED THE LORUTH TERRACE REUNION IN HEAVEN , TAKE CARE , YOU KNOW SHE IS BEING TAKEN CARE OF UP THERE , MARK
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Jim & Mary O'Dell
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Gene and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Al and Terri Zielke
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Words cannot express how saddened we were to hear of Ronnie's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to Gene and family. We will never forget the sweetest little lady we ever knew.
Al and Terri
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Gene and Diane Quigley
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Gene and family, our deepest sympathies on Ronnie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Sue & Dale Bambrough
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To Ronnie's Family:
Please know how much Ronnie always meant to me. She was a dynamo wrapped in a small package. She had a zest for life and a fierce love of her husband and "her boys." These "boys" gave her daughters-in-law and grandchildren ... whom she adored. She will always be with us; we will make sure she is always eternally in our hearts.
During this incredibly difficult time; please remember all of the wonderful times.
May your hearts and souls mend ... and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Blessings and Love,
Sue & Dale