Rolo S. Ewers Jr. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie, Kansas at the age of 90. One of six children, he was born in Tasco, Kansas on August 24, 1926 to the late Rolo S. and Mary Louise (Carter) Ewers. He graduated from Glendale High School in Glendale, Arizona, and seven days after his 17th birthday, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving as one of the youngest radar men at the time. On December 12, 1948 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia Ann Hobbs in Glendale, Arizona. Together, they raised their family of six children.
Even before the Navy, Rolo worked in construction, a trade he carried on for many years. He was an outstanding tennis player, gymnast, and diver. He enjoyed racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah and flying airplanes. Rolo never knew a stranger. Family and friends alike, remember his storytelling and silly jingles he insisted on sharing with everyone. He had the ability to make you smile and brighten your day no matter what.
Rolo is survived by his wife Patricia of the home, Hoxie; sons Randy Ewers and wife Karen of Phoenix, AZ, and Bruce Ewers and wife Shannon of Hoxie; daughters Cynthia Nielsen and husband Merlin of Goodyear, AZ, Sheri Ewers of Goodyear, AZ, Tina Miller and husband Paul of Carrollton, GA, and Laurie Farber and husband Rob of Hoxie; sister Delina Whithworth; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, and three sisters.
A private family inurnment will be held Monday, October 24, 2016, 10:00 A.M., at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney. Family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00pm on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Hoxie 4-H Building. Memorials are suggested to the Rolo S. Ewers Jr. Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Rolo’s most cherished time was always spent with his loving wife and family. In honor of his memory, the family asks you to take a moment to hug your children, grandchildren, friends, or neighbors. Pause for a few minutes, or an hour, or a day to laugh and share a meal, a walk, or just sitting and visiting. After all, time waits for no one…