Laona M. Rowe, a beloved North Ogden resident who dedicated 25 years to caring for patients at McKay-Dee Hospital, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, located at 845 Washington Blvd. in Ogden.
Mrs. Rowe’s life was deeply rooted in the Northern Utah community for over seven decades. Born on February 5, 1934, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, her family relocated to Ogden in 1949. After graduating from Ogden High School, she married Richard E. Rowe, her husband of 67 years, on June 2, 1952, at First Christian Church in Ogden. The couple made their home in North Ogden, where Mrs. Rowe resided for 71 years.
Her commitment to service extended into her professional life. Mrs. Rowe attended Weber State College, where she earned her nursing degree. She then dedicated a quarter-century to caring for patients at McKay-Dee Hospital, retiring in 1993. Her work reflected a caring spirit that touched the lives of those around her, according to information provided by her family.
Beyond her professional career, Mrs. Rowe was a lifelong Christian and an active member of First Christian Church in Ogden. She served as a Deaconess and held several positions within the Christian Women’s Fellowship, with her faith serving as a central foundation for the love and care she extended to others. Her kindhearted nature also fostered many lasting friendships throughout her life in the community.
Mrs. Rowe enjoyed several personal pursuits, including poetry and music. She shared a deep fondness for collecting antiques with her husband, Richard. Inspired by her family name, Kelly, she also held a special affection for collecting Irish-themed items.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melinda; her husband, Richard; her parents, Joseph Marion and Mabel Thompson Kelly; two brothers; and her grandparents.
Mrs. Rowe is survived by her son, Steven (Suzette) Rowe of Salt Lake City; her daughter, Sharon (Kelly) Daneluk of Kaysville; and her son, Scott Rowe of North Ogden. She also leaves behind four grandchildren: Justin (Lily) Rowe, Janessa (Karl) Grimm, Jackson Daneluk, and Maddisen Daneluk. Additionally, she is survived by two great-grandchildren, Nikolaus and Violet Grimm.
The family has extended heartfelt thanks to the staff of Quail Meadow Assisted Living and Cascade Springs Hospice for their compassionate care in her final days.
Friends and family are invited to meet at Myers Mortuary on Friday, October 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Following the service, interment will take place at Washington Heights Memorial Park. For those unable to attend in person, the services will be live streamed on Mrs. Rowe’s obituary page on the Myers Mortuary website. Friends and family are also invited to share stories and photos on her memorial page. All services are entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Ogden.
