R. Rowcliffe

Mylo Raymond Rowcliffe was born on November 21,1926 at Philip, SD to Florence and Raymond Rowcliffe. He graduated from Philip High School in 1944. He was discharged from the Army in December 1946 and married Helen McCawley on February 10, 1947. They celebrated 63 years of marriage this year. Mylo graduated from North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, MN with a degree in Bible and Theology. His life-long service to God and others began following his ordination by the MN District of the Assemblies of God. He pastored the following Assembly of God Churches: Red Wing, MN 1954-1960, Sturgis, SD 1961-1962, Sioux Falls, SD 1962-1966, Mt. Lake, MN 1966-1978, Jackson, MN until retirement in 1987. He was Presbyter of the Assembly of God MN Southwest Section for 11 years. He was President of the Ministerial Board in Mt. Lake and Jackson, MN. After retirement Mylo was Resident Dormitory Director and Counselor at Trinity Bible College, Ellendale, ND, served as interim and substitute minister in multiple churches of various denominations, and did school substitute teaching. Giving to the Community was an important part of Mylo's life. Some of his volunteer activities included St. James Hospice Chaplin, Mt. Lake American Legion Treasurer, SW Aging Advisory Board, Western Community Action Board, Mt. Lake Good Samaritan Advisory Board and Youth for Christ Board. Mylo passed away at home on Thursday, April 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Helen and children, Michael Rowcliffe (Esmerelda), and Marlys Neufeld, and Marvela (Jim) Waters. His grandchildren include Julie (Duncan) Larson, Amanda Waters, Ashley Waters, Michayla Rowcliffe and Melody Rowcliffe. Great grandchildren are Taylor Larson, Macy Larson, Peyton Larson and Maddox Larson.