Gaye Rowswell Stricker, 69, the beloved wife of 48 years to the Rev. David Stricker, passed away March 8, 2014. Gaye was born in Roswell, New Mexico to William and Alice Rowswell; she grew up in Pittsburgh where her grandfather “Rosey” was the announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gaye graduated from Bethel Park High School and Bowling Green University. She taught elementary school for 28 years as she traveled with her husband through his church and Army career. Gaye was preceded in death by her parents and son (Jeffrey Scott Stricker) of Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband David, daughters Chris Rundlett(and Husband Chad) of New Hope, AL and Karen Manspeaker ( and Husband Wes) of Beaufort, NC, five grandchildren Noah of Pittsburgh, Macki, Sayler, Gunter, and Gavin of New Hope as well as sister Beth Walker ( and husband Sam) of South Pines, NC.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:00am. Interment will be at a later date in Glendale Springs, NC.
Memorial Gifts are suggested to: Calvary Camp 4411 Lake Road, Conneaut, OH 44030,
Alzheimer’s Assoc. 4925 Trousdale Dr. Nashville, TN 37220 or St. Thomas Episcopal Church 12200 Bailey Cove Road Huntsville, AL 35803.
