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About Col. Elmer C. Rowley
Born in 1913, Elmer Clifford Rowley had the opportunity to see many changes throughout our world in
his lifetime. As a young child, he was influenced greatly by the love of his parents and was taught how to
work hard, honestly and diligently. He learned how to appreciate the opportunities that were in front of
him and was inspired to focus on - as he quotes a poet from his high school English Class - "...Shaping
the world to a glorious end!"
After marrying the girl of his dreams, he became a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and fathered 2 sons. He
had 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
In December 2010, he celebrated his 74th wedding anniversary with his beautiful bride, Thelma Rowley,
both at 97-years young. She passed away 3 days later. Col. Elmer C. Rowley passed away on
November 29, 2011.
They were a beautiful image of marriage and showed their love for one another in all their words and
deeds. Blessed with the opportunity to travel in their latter years, they share stories and adventures from
all over the world. Bird-watching, camping, scuba diving and pursuing the discovery of their historical
family lineage were a few of their favorite hobbies.
You can share exquisite beauty with others this year through our Christmas Card Collection, which
includes two of Col. Elmer C. Rowley's photographs.
his lifetime. As a young child, he was influenced greatly by the love of his parents and was taught how to
work hard, honestly and diligently. He learned how to appreciate the opportunities that were in front of
him and was inspired to focus on - as he quotes a poet from his high school English Class - "...Shaping
the world to a glorious end!"
After marrying the girl of his dreams, he became a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and fathered 2 sons. He
had 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
In December 2010, he celebrated his 74th wedding anniversary with his beautiful bride, Thelma Rowley,
both at 97-years young. She passed away 3 days later. Col. Elmer C. Rowley passed away on
November 29, 2011.
They were a beautiful image of marriage and showed their love for one another in all their words and
deeds. Blessed with the opportunity to travel in their latter years, they share stories and adventures from
all over the world. Bird-watching, camping, scuba diving and pursuing the discovery of their historical
family lineage were a few of their favorite hobbies.
You can share exquisite beauty with others this year through our Christmas Card Collection, which
includes two of Col. Elmer C. Rowley's photographs.
Sharing the Inspiration
Photographer, Sarina Roth, was inspired as a child. She would visit her grandparents in Marlton, New
Jersey every summer, and her grandfather would spend the evenings after dinner presenting slide
shows of his travels with her grandmother from the past year. While enjoying a bowl of mint chocolate
chip ice cream... Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Australia, and many more places around the world
provided the backdrop for the stories and adventures of this retired couple. What an extraordinary
introduction to God's creation.
"I consider my grandfather to be one of the most excellent photographers I've ever seen. I believe he is
the person ultimately responsible for inspiring the passion in me to recognize and capture the beauty in
nature. My exposure to his work as a child trained me to look for those moments in life when I am graced
to witness a breathtaking scene. And although his lessons taught me how to capture a moment and
treasure it, it is our great God who created it all. I only took the picture."
This perspective established the business of Never the Rock Photography. These beautiful images are
all created by God. May He receive the glory.
Look for cards marked as part of the "Grandfather Series" on this website,
featuring the excellent work of photographer Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
Jersey every summer, and her grandfather would spend the evenings after dinner presenting slide
shows of his travels with her grandmother from the past year. While enjoying a bowl of mint chocolate
chip ice cream... Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Australia, and many more places around the world
provided the backdrop for the stories and adventures of this retired couple. What an extraordinary
introduction to God's creation.
"I consider my grandfather to be one of the most excellent photographers I've ever seen. I believe he is
the person ultimately responsible for inspiring the passion in me to recognize and capture the beauty in
nature. My exposure to his work as a child trained me to look for those moments in life when I am graced
to witness a breathtaking scene. And although his lessons taught me how to capture a moment and
treasure it, it is our great God who created it all. I only took the picture."
This perspective established the business of Never the Rock Photography. These beautiful images are
all created by God. May He receive the glory.
Look for cards marked as part of the "Grandfather Series" on this website,
featuring the excellent work of photographer Col. Elmer C. Rowley.
All images on this site are the property of NEVER the ROCK Photography
and are not be used, reproduced or printed without permission.
Copyright 2005 - 2012. All rights reserved.
and are not be used, reproduced or printed without permission.
Copyright 2005 - 2012. All rights reserved.
The
Grandfather
Series
Grandfather
Series
May the rocks never cry out in my place.
The Grandfather Series
This special series of photography is being set apart to honor
Col. Elmer C. Rowley, the grandfather of Sarina Roth, founder of Never
the Rock Photography. As an early influence and inspiration for many of
the aspects of Never the Rock Photography, Col. Rowley's work reflects
a true love and respect for nature.
We hope that by sharing his photography through an exclusive series
of cards and gifts, others will be inspired as well, to take time to
appreciate the beauty of this world that God gave us, and to honor God
as the Creator.
Col. Elmer C. Rowley, the grandfather of Sarina Roth, founder of Never
the Rock Photography. As an early influence and inspiration for many of
the aspects of Never the Rock Photography, Col. Rowley's work reflects
a true love and respect for nature.
We hope that by sharing his photography through an exclusive series
of cards and gifts, others will be inspired as well, to take time to
appreciate the beauty of this world that God gave us, and to honor God
as the Creator.
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Col. Elmer C. Rowley and wife, Thelma
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| My Grandfather's Eyes My grandfather's eyes have been blessed to see so many wonders of creation. By the Lord's sweet grace, he has witnessed so much of the beauty that God made. And as I watch my grandfather live, and his abundant appreciation, I've been blessed with my grandfather's eyes from that foundation that he laid. In his steps I've traveled through the pictures and the stories, Places in this world I knew I'd someday want to see. Now I'm living dreams of those exquisite sights and glories, My grandfather's eyes go with me reminding me of where I've wanted to be. - Sarina Roth, 2007 |
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