Thomas Winslow Rowell, 75, of Coupeville, passed away July 21, 2013 in Everett, Wash. from cardiac/respiratory failure. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Alexander Marden and Evelina Garrison Rowell. He has lived in Sunnyvale, Calif.; Federal Way/DesMoines, Wash. and Coupeville, Wash. He earned his AA Degree from American University in Puerto Rico and spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a CPO.

Thomas worked in the aerospace industry, working last as a consultant to Lockheed Missiles and Space Corp. He was a member of the Navy Cryptological Veteran’s Association and was also a Mason. He enjoyed genealogy, collecting marine memorabilia and antique maps.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Marsha S. Rowell; Children, Elysia Rowell Ritchey, Bryan Rowell and Troy Rowell; grandchildren, Chylsea Ostrand, Kaylee Sizemore, Khylar Sizemore, Miychael Sizemore and multiple other grandchildren. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Genna Ostrand and Colton Sizemore; and a sister, Shirley Stapleton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Kimberley Rowell.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Critical Care Unit at Providence Hospital in Everett for their care of Thomas.

In accordance with the decedent’s wishes, no public services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Burley Funeral Chapel.