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Rowena Bass Cole expired on Thursday, October 10, 2002 at The Meadows. She is survived by her son, Michael Cole, of Albuquerque; and her daughter, Suzanne and husband, Garret Hoffman, of Canyon Lake, Texas. She and her twin brother, Rowland were born in Steelville, Missouri to Claude and Pearl Bass. She is a graduate of Steelville High School. She received an AA Degree from Stephens College, a BS Degree from University of Missouri and completed graduate studies at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Social Work. Following her studies at The University of Chicago, she held the position of Executive Director of the American Red Cross in Kansas and Illinois. During World War II, she served in the European Theater with the American Red Cross in England, France and Germany. In Norwich, England she held the position as Director of the Leave Club for US Army Air Corps, sponsored by the American Red Cross. While stationed in France Overseeing the Civilian War Relief Program for France and Germany, she was headquartered in Melun, France and a guest of Madame Sommier, at her Louis XIV Castle, known as Vaux- Le Vicomte. A 53 year resident of Albuquerque, Rowena served as the USA Field Director of the Veterans Hospital, served on the Board of Directors of the Frances Lynn Home, Program Chairman of the Assistance League of Albuquerque, Brownie Leader, organizer of the Sister Cities Program visit to Sasebo, Japan, and a member in good standing of the Foreign Student Committee, where she raised funds and assisted with placement of foreign students. She was a charter member of the Gamma Phi Beta Albuquerque Alumni Chapter and delighted hosting many Sorority Events and Christmas parties at her home on 1529 Stanford N. E. She enjoyed flower arranging, gardening, painting and reading. Rowena was known as a gracious hostess and excellent cook, by all that knew her, she loved to plan parties, welcoming friends, young and old into her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2002 at St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place N.E. Do not send flowers, please send Memorial Donations to The American Heart Association, 5100 Pan American Freeway. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109.
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