Rowena E. Rappaport

Birth date: Dec 23, 1960 Death date: May 14, 2010

Rowena E. Rappaport, 49 of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 in Fayetteville. She was born December 23, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jerome and Caroline (Bannister) Rappaport. She was a former newspaper edito Read Obituary

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Greg Klebanoff

275w ago

I only knew Rowena for three short years before she was tragically taken from us. She lent her fine mind to help me draft legal documents and provided many memorable lunch time conversations. One of the kindest bravest souls I've ever known, she diligently toiled even during her final days to ensure her house was in order after her passing to make things easier for her family. A truly great lady. More than a decade after her passing I still visit her grave and in Jewish tradition always leave a pebble on her headstone. She may not be there for me to see, but know she sees me. Rest well, dear friend. You are not forgotten.

Robin Hall Guadagnini (Friend)

380w ago

I will miss Rowena, as I know you will also. What a bright spot and joyous touch to my day. We would run into each other at the gym, and catch up and would plan to meet for coffee, and didn't get that time.

Being friends from High School through the years, you realize there are a handful of people that you can say brought joy to your life, and blessed it. Rowena was one of those. I am going to miss her smile, and her funny take on things..

Debbi Mohler@ All Cats Clinic

380w ago

We are sorry for your loss. Ms. Rappaport was a sweet person. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Alan Stevens (Acquaintance)

380w ago

Stan,
My sister Sara, and I enjoyed the brief visit with you and Rowena a few weeks ago. Growing up in the same neighborhood, I remember playing out in our front yard and seeing Rowena walk or ride by on her way to school. She always took the time to say hello and always seemed so pleasant. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to you at this time.

Sara Stevens Brown (Acquaintance)

380w ago

Stan,
Since our brief, but special visit with you and Rowena in March, you've been in my mind and heart. It was very touching to see your care for each other. Alan and I both have almost 40 years of knowing your family as neighbors, and your house will always be the "Rappaport's" to us. May the empty place in your heart be filled with the comfort of heaven.

Tomoko Sekiguchi (Friend)

380w ago

I saw Rowena last fall. She was so radiant and beautiful and vivacious that it is hard to understand that she has gone. It is such a great loss. with my deepest condolences, Tomoko

June Sekiguchi (Friend)

380w ago

My deepest sympathies to Stan. I value the conversations and emails I had with Rowena sharing our experiences and appreciate the positive attitude she held. I will remember her fondly.

Christopher L. Simpson (Acquaintance)

380w ago

I am saddened by the loss of one who made the world a better place for her having been in it, even for much too brief a time. As for Stan, I am deeply troubled over the misallocation of misfortune in this world, and I ache for him to be spared, for all his days, anything more beyond the disproportionate shares he has already borne.

Grace Culpepper (Fellow Music Student)

380w ago

I met Rowena back in the late 1980s when were both music students. Although we had not been in contact in some years, I remember her as a gentle and kind young woman, bright and caring toward the people around her. I am very sad to learn of her illness and death. I will always remember her caring ways. Many prayers to all those who have known and will miss Rowena.

Ann Dubes (Acquaintance)

380w ago

Rowena's influence in the neighborhood will be missed.

May her eternal rest be filled with light and love from those she is joining.

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