Zenaida "Zeny" Elano Rowland Obituary (1949

Zeny came into this world May 1, 1949 in a small village located near Surigao City, Philippines called Libuac. She was called home to her Father in Heaven and her heavenly family August 1, 2020. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings. She was surrounded by her family who adored her and loved her deeply. She married Jack Rowland, her husband of forty-six years, on March 18, 1974. Together they have three children and many grandchildren. Family was her joy in life. Her children and grandchildren were all she thought about day and night. She made many memories with the kids camping, fishing, playing in the pool in the backyard, and dancing. Zeny loved to spoil her grandkids the most. They couldn’t leave the house without a treat in hand. She had two green thumbs and loved gardening. Her garden produced the most delicious vegetables and flowers that were almost as beautiful as she was. Zeny was a fantastic cook and loved sharing her creations with everyone whether they were hungry or not. She would almost always send you home with dinner for the next day. Even the days up until she was called home she was smiling and joking, making her family laugh. Her infectious laugh and sense of humor made all who knew her feel happiness to the core. Her smile made people happy even if they were down and had a bad day. Her generosity with her undivided love and treats were unequalled. She had touched many lives and loved everyone. Everyone was a better person after talking to her. She had a way of making everyone feel needed, loved and wanted. Zeny was a fighter. She won a battle with breast cancer, and years later began her fight with leukemia. Zeny fought the leukemia for a year which was eight months longer than what the doctors thought she would before returning to her Father in Heaven. She showed us all to never give up and to fight for what you want. Her love for our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ was so deep and profound that when she talked about them you could feel her love and faith. She would often take her grandkids to church with her to show them off and spend time with them in the nursery. Zeny is survived by her husband, Jack Rowland; daughters, Jerry (Terry) Price and Rena (Jason) Craig; son, Jason (Shantelle) Rowland; fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Miguel Elano and Teofista Sales Elano; mother in law, Julia Staheli Rowland and father in law, Jack H. Rowland; three sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Parkway 8th Ward Chapel, 2876 West 1390 North, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.