Becky Jo Rowton

Becky Rowton

Becky Jo Rowton, 65, died Oct. 30, 2025 at Home Sweet Home Plus in Derby.

She was born on May 3, 1960, to Clyde “Bud” and Laura “Jean” Rowton in Scott City.

She was a graduate of Scott Community High School, Wichita Business School, Garden City Community College and Emporia State University.

Over her life she lived in Overland Park, Dodge City, Emporia, Garden City, Derby and moved back to Scott City in 2009, where she resided until illness recently took her to Derby.

Over the years, she worked in insurance and hospital settings, along with working for both Boeing and then Cessna for several years in Wichita.

Becky enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson, which she named “Bud,” taking many cross country trips over the years. She enjoyed her motorcycle riding friends.

She also enjoyed crafting and working in her yard which she took great pride in. Becky had a love for animals, especially her cats and dog, Clyde, whom she considered her “kids.”

Becky is survived by her siblings, Betty Wilken and husband, Fred, Derby, Chuck Rowton, Scott City, and Susan Escareno and husband, Phil, Leoti; nieces and nephews, Darin Wilken and wife, Lanie, Denise Young, Ty Rowton, Brian Rowton, Jeremy Wray and wife, Karrie, Wray, Beau Harkness, Darci Harkness, Courtney Young and husband, Josh, Ryan Escareno and Becca Clower and husband, Eric; 18 great nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Jason “Skippy” Schwarz (whom she considered her adopted son) and Regina Riney.

Becky was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and great-nephew, Ben Wilken.

A graveside Celebration of Life will take place at the Scott County Cemetery on Thurs., November 6, 11:00 a.m., with Jeri Smith presiding.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be written to the Scott City Animal Shelter in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes, Box 553, Scott City, Ks. 67871.