    After a tiring battle with cancer, Fern Rowley, a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, died on August 25, 2015 in Arcola Hospital at the age of 73. She leaves behind her husband, George Rowley; her sons, Leonard, Wade (Lisa), Mark (Norma) and Scott Rowley.
       Fern was born on August 16, 1942 in Parkman, SK, on the farm to father Holly and mother Vera Smyth who predeceased her. She grew up in a, loving family with one sister and four brothers.
       Fern married George on May 13, 1961. She committed her life to her family. She loved her flower gardens, trees and the sounds of the birds. Fern and George built a life together with their four boys that they are very proud of. A marriage that grew stronger over the years and a love that can never be taken away.
       When diagnosed with lung cancer in 2006, she amazed her family, friends and doctors in her will to fight her illness. She remained brave, determined to win until it became undefeatable.Â
       Fern is survived by her husband and children, as well as her sisters, Gaye(Wiggins) and; her brothers, Hugh and Grant Smyth; her grandchildren, Salena, William, Katelynn, Devan and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Glen and Milt Smyth; her daughter Loretta, who died in infancy and her sister-in-law Deb Symth.
       Fern requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be buried at the Manor Cemetery along with a graveside service for the family. The family would especially like to thank Doctor Salim with the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, and a special thank you to Doctor Dennis Jones for his tireless effort in locating her cancer. Fern also had many other caring doctors and nurses at both the Pasqua Hospital in Regina and the Arcola Hospital for their constant, attentive treatment; and the Orstead Funeral Home, for making the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to The National Lung Cancer Foundation.
Forever In Your Heart
Feel no guilt in laughter
She knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That she’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever
She would not want you to
She’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
So talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together
All the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you
A word someone might say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day
That brings her back as clearly
As though she was still here
And fills you with the feelings
That say she’s always near
For if you keep those moments
You will never be apart
And they will live forever
Safely locked within your heart
