Christine Joy Rowan's Obituary
On Thursday, February 5th at 9:05 a.m. Christine Joy Rowan leaped through the heavenly gates and ran into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. A brave, iron-willed woman, she encouraged and uplifted others in their faith her entire life.
Christine was born on June 18, 1980 in Rochester, NY to Kenneth and Susan (Rich) Mahle. An undergraduate of Messiah College, graduate of George Mason University, and National Board Certified Teacher, Christine was a well-loved and respected fourth and fifth grade teacher. She taught in Frederick and Loudoun counties in Virginia for nine years. A consummate professional, she was highly esteemed not only for her mastery of teaching and love for her students, but also her ability to choreograph.
Christine will be remembered for her passion and love of family, as well as loving junk food. She loved worship: singing, playing the piano and especially dancing. She loved family most of all.
Left to honor Christine and remember her love are her husband of 10 years, Glenn Rowan; three daughters, Aleena, Zoe and Annalise; mother, Susan Mahle; brothers, Paul (Precious) Mahle and Kevin Mahle (Sarah “Chloe” Johnston); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stephen and Gail Rowan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Vanessa Rowan; a niece and two nephews, Kaitlyn and Grayson Rowan and Levi Mahle; maternal grandmother, Anastasia "Ann" Rich; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Christine was predeceased by her father Kenneth Mahle, paternal grandparents Warren and Norma Mahle, and maternal grandfather, Paul Rich.
A memorial service was held on March 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Community Church, 3355 Union Street, North Chili, NY 14514. www.newhopecom.org.
Memorial donations may be made at the link at https://www.facebook.com/thebattleisalreadywon
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