īowe's look was at times likened to both Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly. Modeling for magazines such as Eye, Tempo, and Blightly, she eventually made the transition from model to actress in television. Her modeling agency was contacted by a high-fashion photographer, Christa, who suggested she pose for national and fashion magazine portraits. She was 5'5' tall and had blue-green eyes. Having done modeling work in the past, Bowe secured work in Los Angeles as a model, appearing in several pin-up portraits by artist Gil Elvgren. The minute my mother and I saw California palm trees and the sun, we really liked it and we decided we could stay here for awhile.' Washington state is beautiful from June to September, but after that it's overcast, everyday practically. 'Kinda gloomy, dark skies, unless it's summertime. 'Washington is very much like London,' Bowe reflected in an interview. In 1951, Bowe traveled with her mother to Los Angeles, California, to see her brother Sidney off to the military during the Korean War. Along with Mary Ellen Nichols, she was a runner-up to the contest winner, Linda Peterson. In May 1951, Bowe competed in a contest to choose the queen of the sixth annual Home Show and Building Exposition. She was crowned Miss Tacoma and Miss Montana in 1950. īowe briefly attended Tacoma Community College before moving to Los Angeles. In 1951, she was one of six finalists in competition for queen of the Home Show and Building Exposition in Los Angeles, California. The same year, Bowe won the 'Miss Tacoma' beauty contest. She attended Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington, where she was active in theater and dance, and graduated in 1950. Īs a teenager, she worked as a model in Seattle. The family moved to Tacoma, Washington, when Bowe was a child. She had an older sister, Claire (maternal grandmother of actor Taran Killam), and a brother, Sidney. Bowe's father was a building contractor and her mother was a dress designer. She was married to actor Robert Stack from 1956 until his death in 2003.īowe was born Rose Marie Bowe on September 17, 1932, in Butte, Montana, the youngest child of Dennis and Ruby Bowe. She would have several lead roles before officially retiring from acting following her appearance in John Cassavetes' Big Trouble (1986). Her first major role was a supporting part in the 1954 adventure film The Adventures of Hajji Baba. She began her career modeling in Los Angeles, California, before being cast in uncredited bit parts. Starr, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.Rosemarie Bowe Stack (born Rose Marie Bowe Septem– January 20, 2019) was an American model, best known for her appearances in several films in the 1950s.īorn in Butte, Montana, Bowe was primarily raised in Tacoma, Washington. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of He leaves behind his two children, Justin (Melanie) Starr of Lakewood, CO and Jodi Starr of Shepherd and their mother, Jane Starr of Lake a brother, James (Nancy) Starr of Louisville, KY and many friends who were dear to him. While sports were a big part of his life, nothing was as important to him as his children. He was an avid sports fan of the Tigers and Red Wings, and participated in golfing, fishing and softball having played in a game in May of this year. Many who knew him could appreciate his wonderful sense of humor. He had endless ideas and continued to think up new ideas until the day he died. Creativity was his passion, having patented several inventions. On his creative side Ken was instrumental in the production of wildlife films featuring the likes of Lance Parrish, Mike Schmidt, Ted Nugent, Fred Bear, and Robert Stack. In prior years he owned and operated marketing businesses. Most recently, Ken was employed as a sales rep. Ken graduated from Ferris State University with a BA in Marketing and Advertising. Pleasant since 1972 where he had attended Sacred Heart Church and had served as a eucharistic minister. 12, 1943 in Hamtramck, the son of John and Julia (Brzozowski) Starzynski. Envelopes are available at Lux Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the charity of the donors choice. Visitation continues at the church on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. with a vigil service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Friends may call at Lux Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Robert Byrne presiding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Pleasant passed away Saturday, Jin an automobile accident.

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