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Obituary
San Antonio-area horseman loses battle with leukemia
By Tom Bower
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Expert farrier, horseman and artist Steve Rowcroft rode bareback on the wings of Pegasus to Heaven on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, leaving his earthly pain behind in the choking dust.
He was 67 when he died after a long battle with heart disease and leukemia, said Catherine Jett, his wife and partner of 31 years. Steve bravely fought to survive his illnesses, but …
By Tom Bower
Family Friend
Expert farrier, horseman and artist Steve Rowcroft rode bareback on the wings of Pegasus to Heaven on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, leaving his earthly pain behind in the choking dust.
He was 67 when he died after a long battle with heart disease and leukemia, said Catherine Jett, his wife and partner of 31 years. Steve bravely fought to survive his illnesses, but …
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Memories & condolences
Cathie, I’m so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good man. I saw the post in google when I was trying to get in touch…
Cathie, I’m so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good man. I saw the post in google when I was tr…
Cathie, I’m so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good man. I s…
I Knew Steve for many years. He shod my horses at Marcos Stables for many years. We laughed a lot and butted heads som…
I Knew Steve for many years. He shod my horses at Marcos Stables for many years. We laughed a lot …
I Knew Steve for many years. He shod my horses at Marcos Stable…
We went to our senior year of High School together and became good friends. We worked on cars and hung out. I learned p…
We went to our senior year of High School together and became good friends. We worked on cars and h…
We went to our senior year of High School together and became go…
I will forever be indebted to Steve for being Aragon and Pippin’s first farrier. Steve was an amazing horseman and farr…
I will forever be indebted to Steve for being Aragon and Pippin’s first farrier. Steve was an amazi…
I will forever be indebted to Steve for being Aragon and Pippin’…
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Cause of death
Heart failure and leukemia
Method of disposition
Cremation
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Heart Of Texas Cremation San Antonio
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