Christopher Rowton
March 19, 1970 – April 12, 2026
Christopher Charles Rowton, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away April 12, 2026.
He was born March 19, 1970, to Sharon (Sigle) and Paul Rowton Sr. in Lebanon.
Chris grew up in Sweet Home. He moved to Bend for quite a few years and moved back to Sweet Home in 2018. He managed a couple auto dealerships in Central Oregon prior to moving back to Sweet Home.
He enjoyed years of family hunting and camping in the Cascades. He was involved in vocal music in high school and LBCC. He liked to sing karaoke.
Chris loved to fish and catch brown trout in lakes in central Oregon and kokanee in Green Peter. His dad has often said Chris could catch a fish in a mud puddle in the middle of Hwy. 20.
Chris is survived by his daughters: Whitney and Lacey Bruce; parents: Paul Sr. and Linda Rowton; siblings Paul Rowton Jr. (Joyce) and Michelle Gregory (Wade); good friend Karen Ferrell; two grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Rowton (2020).
Viewing will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Gilliland Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Sweet Home United Methodist Church, 845 6th Ave.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.