Rodney Harvey Chow

Rodney Harvey Chow died peacefullyon March 11, 2025 at the age of 95.

He was a celebrity at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market, known for his fuji apples and other produce, for long friendly conversations at his booth, and for authoring his books “American as Apple Pie” and “Stories of the Good Old Days.” He was preceded in death by his late wife Joy Ruth and is survived by his children Bruce, Keithen, and Carolyn; grandchildren Chloe, Christina, and Christopher; great grandchild Olive.

He had two brothers Stan and Ted, and three sisters Prudy (deceased), Pat, and Pam. Additional biographical information can be found at www.fukuimortuary.com. A memorial service is anticipated to be held in July.

A memorial booth will be set up at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market on Saturday, March 29,2025.