Marion S. Rowe

Marion S. Rowe, 91, of Shawnee, KS, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Everton, MO, the son of Barney Earl Rowe and Gladys Birdie (Skelton) Rowe, who preceded him in death.

On September 16, 1956, in Independence, MO, he was united in marriage to Diana Zimmerman, who preceded him in death on March 16, 1968. Then on May 29, 1969, in Prairie Village, KS, he was united in marriage to Diane B. Burton, who resides in the home.

Marion's faith was a major part of his life. He was a member of the Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS, and had been a member of the Sabino Road Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ, and the Calvary Baptist Church in Sedalia. He was an active member of the Bible Study Fellowship. Marion worked for Rival Manufacturing for 32 years and retired in 1997. He was also very involved with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts Troop 50 in Sedalia, MO, and later as Commissioner in the Spanish Trails District in Tucson, AZ. He took pride in the fact that all five of his sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In 2005, Marion and his daughter hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to camp for three days, despite her not being an Eagle Scout. Marion was always physically active and fit, being able to hold a plank for 90 seconds until he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a brain tumor, in May of this year. Marion enjoyed hiking, scouting, and collecting model trains.

In addition to his wife, Marion is survived by five children, Karen Offill (Eric) of Shawnee, KS, Mark Burton (Lynda) of Independence, MO, Bradley Burton (Bobbi) of Shawnee, KS, Douglas Burton (George) of Palm Springs, CA, and Craig Burton (Michael) of New York, NY; five grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica, Katie, Aaron, and Jacob; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lorene Myers of Blue Springs, MO.

In addition to his first wife and parents, Marion was preceded by a son, Brian S. Rowe; two brothers, Earl Rowe and Max Rowe; and a sister, Louise Baum.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Lenexa Baptist Church, Lenexa, KS., with Pastor Chad McDonald officiating.

A graveside service and burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO, with Pastor Larry Hill officiating.

Pallbearers will be Mark Burton, Brad Burton, Doug Burton, Craig Burton, and Eric Offill.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of his surviving great-grandson, Braden Soverns, or the Lenexa Baptist Church Missions in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, 3510 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.