Tom Rowe was born April 1, 1934 in Barstow, California where he grew up. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1953, and served four years. While stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, he met his future wife Patricia (Pat) Lindberg and they were married in 1956.

Tom and Pat moved to Pasco, Washington in 1963, where they raised their family of a daughter and two sons. In 1983, Tom and Pat moved to Henderson, Nevada. Tom moved back to Washington in 2012.  Tom owned the Hayloft 2 tavern in Pasco and Baldies tavern in Henderson, NV before he retired.

Tom passed away on May 15, 2022, at home in Pasco, Washington, with his children at his side.  Family was the center of his life.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Pat), his father Lawrence, his mother Margret, sisters Katherine, Lois May and Dora Lee, brothers Bob, Junior and Jim, and his angel granddaughter, Lindsay Bennett. Tom is survived by his sisters Marlene and Lora Jean, children Jan Bennett (Michael), Mark (Teri), RJ Rowe, grandchildren Hayden (Lauren), Jamison (Addy), Carsen, Andrew Bennett, Justin (Elisa) and his great-granddaughter Sloan Patricia Rowe.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on June 2, 10:00 a.m. at Einan’s Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Highway in Richland.  Lunch and reception will follow at the Einan’s Event Center.  All who knew Tom and his love of life are invited to attend.  Feel free to wear Hawaiian/Cuban or casual attire to recognize Tom’s relaxed lifestyle.