Terrence Eugene Rawn Robert Bowman In Memoriam

Terrence Eugene Rawn, June 21, 1958 - February 7, 2023, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

The oldest of seven kids, Terry grew up and worked on his family’s Registered Holstein and crop farm off Gender Road in Canal Winchester, Ohio. As an avid young 4-H member, Terry began the Rawn family’s legacy of participation in showing dairy cattle at local, state, and national levels. Terry’s participation in the home herd culminated in their June 17, 1981, herd dispersal. Terry began his college career at Ohio State before transferring to Virginia Tech where he was a member of the winning 1984 National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team. While attending Virginia Tech, Terry met his wife, Joy, of 37 years. Following his graduation in 1985, Terry worked in the artificial insemination business for twenty years where he worked as sire analyst and regional sales manager. Following that, Terry had the opportunity to manage several dairy farms across the United States and judge multiple dairy shows at all levels, including the National Jersey Jug.

Intertwined in his love and passion for dairy cattle, was a great love for people. Terry formed deep friendships wherever he went. He loved hearing people’s stories, learning who they were and from where they came. He would joke that he “only had three friends,” but he was beloved and held in close counsel by many.

One of Terry’s great passions was the development and mentorship of young people, and in his lifetime, he collected many mentees spanning across states and industries. From 2006 on, he had the pleasure to serve as an official at the World Dairy Expo Post-Secondary Judging Contest in Madison, Wisconsin, a responsibility that he greatly anticipated each year.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Dale Rawn. Terry is survived by his wife, Joy, and daughters, Rachel, Mary, and Annie, who he considered his greatest accomplishments, as well as son-in-laws Dylan and Ben, and his grandchildren Landon and Zoey, who, as he informed everyone, are “kind of a big deal.” Also, Chris Yohn, whom Terry loved like his own son, his wife Kate, and their three children Clayton, Avery, and Carter Terrence, who affectionately referred to Terry as “Crum,” and whom he often whisked away to eat ice cream and have adventures. Terry also leaves behind his mom Barbara Rawn, who he called weekly and loved to make laugh, as well as his six siblings, Tom (Donna) Rawn, Tonya (Lloyd) Marshall, Tamie Rawn, Tricia (Derron) Dulkoski, Tina (Barb) Harrison-Rawn, and Tim Rawn, and many beloved nieces and nephews (Jenna, Justin, Kelly, Trevor, Connor, Travis, Tori, and Kaiden) whose sporting events, award ceremonies, and graduation parties he frequented as often as he could.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Terry’s honor can be made to Second Baptist School Foundation (6410 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057) or the Canal Winchester High School Athletic Hall of Fame (300 Washington, St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110).

Robert Bowman, 75, died Friday, Sept 2, 2022 surrounded by his family and in the care of Bryn Mawr Hospital ICU staff that Bob knew for many years. Bob was raised in West Philadelphia and then moved to Lansdowne, Pa. He graduated from Bonner High School in 1964 and joined the Navy soon thereafter. Bob especially enjoyed working at Villanova’s Athletic Department and was a big fan of Villanova sports. He also enjoyed working at Gaudenzia where he received employee of the year. Another job was at Frank’s nursery, where he learned all the names of plants (or he made them up if he was pressured by a customer). He was employee of the month 12 times in a row.

Being a father was the highlight of Bob’s life. He liked being called Pops. He loved his son and that love was returned by John. Bob and his son enjoyed attending the Big East Basketball Tournament in New York, tubing, movies, vacations to Ocean City and San Francisco, among other things. Bob also enjoyed attending all of his son’s hockey tournament games.

Bob is survived by his wife, Denise, and his son John, his sister-in-law Mary Louise Boogay (and husband Dan), his brother-in-law Joe Burns,(wife Karen), Aunt Stella Hopkins, many nieces ( Fiona particularely wanted her name mentioned) nephews, cousins, friends, and Rollie his dog, (named after Villanova’s former basketball coach). He was predeceased by his mother(Ellen Conway), his sister (Mary), and a special aunt (Jean Conway).

Bob was a loving husband, father and a great family man. He has a special place in his heart for single moms. His mother was a single mom who taught Bob to cook, look after his sister, and do laundry which he loved to do till the end. Bob was also an athlete who ran 4 miles every day for almost 20 years. He loved movies and Jeopardy, routinely answering every question correctly. He will always be remembered as being a good friend with a big heart that was willing to help anyone in need. He had a great sense of humor.

Bob dealt with some serious health issues that included a transplant (20 years ago)that was done at Jefferson Hospital. He had a renewed appreciation for life that he has never taken for granted. He was always grateful to the staff from the Jefferson transplant team especially Sarah who was very supportive. Bob was always upbeat and always maintained a positive outlook on life. He was friendly and had time for everyone.

Bob’s ashes will be kept in an urn until his wife, Denise, joins him and someone takes them to their favorite placeSan Francisco. All expenses paid!!

Instead of donations, Bob would hope that you will do an act of kindness in his name. His family wishes to thank all of the Bryn Mawr Hospital ICU staff and Dr. Amy Davis for their excellent care and personal loving attention.