David King Rowe Jr., 88, passed Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, with his loving children and their families nearby. David was born to David K. Rowe Sr., and Vivien Rainey Rowe at the family home on 12th St. in Paso Robles in September 1921. He lived the majority of his life in Paso Robles - the town he dearly loved. The family moved to Pasadena, Calif., during the Great Depression. This was a good move for Dave as he met his future wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann, in junior high school - they married in 1945. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II as a P-38 reconnaissance pilot. He was shot down over Russia. He and Betty returned to Paso Robles to establish a business, the Elizabeth Ann Flower Shop, which they ran successfully for 48 years. He also worked for the State of California in the late 1960s under Governor Reagan as his military aide. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Colonel. As many others in his generation, he was an active member of the community and involved with many organizations, such as Volunteer Firemen, Rotary, Clipper Club (founding member), Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Pioneer Day Committee, Main Street, Chamber of Commerce and Estrella Warbirds. In 2003, he was proud to be honored as the Marshall of the Pioneer Day Parade. Dave was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and a true American patriot. He will be truly missed by his beloved family and many friends, with whom he often shared stories of his military service, his country and his hometown. Paso Robles is a bit smaller in stature with his passing. Dave is survived by his daughter, Susie Rowe (Tom) Apkarian, and son, Shawn (Sharon) Rowe. He was a doting grandfather to Lindsey (Kenneth) Noren, Tommy Apkarian, David K. Rowe IV and Christopher Rowe. Preceding him in death was his son, David K. Rowe III; wife, Elizabeth Ann Rowe; sisters Lois Lugonja and Joyce Fenton. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 13th and Oak Streets in Paso Robles, followed by a military service at the Paso Robles Cemetery. Dave''s request was that those wishing to contribute could do so to any of the following - First Church of Christ Scientist, Paso Robles; Paso Robles Pioneer Museum; Estrella Warbirds Museum or Pioneer Day Committee