Thank you to Mrs. Janet Rowe

The Institute of Gerontology was deeply moved by the recent generosity of Mrs. Janet Rowe whose estate plan provided for a $25,000 gift to the IOG.  A research chair in aging will be named in memory of Mrs. Rowe and her husband Lloyd, who passed away in 1996.  The couple was married for 48 years.

 

Mrs. Rowe passed away on Sept. 27 at the age of 97 after leading a full, interesting and exciting life.  During World War II, she earned the rank of Yoeman First Class in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) serving in Navy headquarters in Washington, D.C.  She and Lloyd married in 1948, built a large social circle of friends, and led a “whirlwind life” as world travelers and sportscar enthusiasts.

 

 After Lloyd’s death, Mrs. Rowe moved into the American House Senior Living Residence in Dearborn Heights.  There her good friends since 1975 -- IOG board members Gene and Jean Pisha -- visited her regularly bringing news of IOG achievements.  “Janet would be proud that her donation will be well-used by people devoted to understanding the process of aging,” Gene said.  “Janet lived well, aged well, and wanted to give back.  There is much we could learn from her example.”