Roger L. Dow

Roger L. Dow, 94, of Clarks Summit peacefully passed away February 10, 2016, in Banner Baywood Hospice while wintering in Mesa, AZ. His wife of over 64 years was the late Norma Beatrice MacMillan Dow who passed away in 2012.

Born in Corinth, VT, he was the son of the late Ernest and Eda Buzzi Dow. Prior to his retirement, Roger worked as a Foreman at Anemostat Dynamics Corp. He was a proud Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving with the 95th Bomb Group. He was also a member of Abington Memorial VFW Post No. 7069 in Clarks Summit, Pa.

Roger was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing in Arizona and at home in Pennsylvania where he was a longstanding member of Emanon Country Club. He served as a Boy Scout leader, enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and umpiring Little League baseball. Roger appreciated a good cigar, dancing to Big Band music with Norma, completing a challenging crossword puzzle, and singing with the Scranton Barbershop Chorus. He was affectionately known as a good-hearted grouch.

Surviving are two sons, Steve, with whom he resided; and Russ and wife, Stacy, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; a daughter, Cherie and husband, Steve Evans, Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Kenneth Dow; two sisters, Pauline Henderson and Ruth Bartley and her husband Bob; a step grandchild, Erin; and two step great-grandchildren, Riley and Mia. He also leaves behind many good friends, neighbors, and golf buddies at Viewpoint RV and Golf Resort in Mesa Arizona.

The family would also like to express their deep appreciation to the nurses and staff at Banner Baywood Hospital/Hospice in Mesa, AZ for the care and compassion shown to Roger and his family.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Roger's name may be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, S. Abington Twp., PA 18411 or any memorial gift donation to the charity of your choice in Roger's name.