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Elizabeth M. Bowes

Elizabeth Bowes Obituary

BOWES, Elizabeth M.
Age 91, of the Edward Flannery Apartments, Elmira, died Monday, November 19, 2007. Survived by children, Eugene (Joanne) Bowes, Sayre, PA, Annie (Elmer) Mathews, Elmira, Alice (Edward) Rodabaugh, Alpine, NY; daughter-in-law, Diane Bowes, FL; son-in-law, Jim Burns, TX; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Gurtrud Hitchcock and Rosa Shaffer, both of Stevensville, PA; brother, Francis Casselbury, Wysox, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Clayton Bowes; daughter, Mary Burns; son, John Bowes. The family wishes to thank the St. Joseph's Hospital staff for their excellent care and kindness. At the request of Elizabeth, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Bowes

18 Entries

candi hickey

January 2, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

ashley simmons

January 2, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Alice & Ed Rodabaugh

November 28, 2007

Mom,we will miss you dearly.We love you very much and hope that you are happier now,now that you are without the pain and back with dad and all your loved ones that left before you.Until we are together again,Always remember,you are loved.Love Always & forever,your daughter and son-in-law.

BETTY (FISH) HOYT

November 24, 2007

AUNT ELIZABETH, REST IN PEACE. TO HER FAMILY-MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Jean, Michael, and Nash Hoffman

November 23, 2007

Gram, we miss you. Always will remember the apple pie and ice cream get togethers. We will see you in heaven.

Laura & Gerald Covey

November 23, 2007

Gram, we love you and miss you.

Eugene & Joanne Bowes

November 23, 2007

Love you Mom. We will miss you. See you in heaven.

Walter and Patricia Casselbury

November 22, 2007

To my Aunt Elizabeths Family , We r so sorry for ur loss, She was a great aunt and we will miss her alot ,We send our love and prayers at this time

Lester, Robert, Julia, Helen Fish

November 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vicky Woodlee(Fish)

November 21, 2007

Sorry to hear of Great Aunt Elizabeth's passing. now she is in heaven and her suffering has ended. she is with the loveones that have gone before her.

Debbie Lackey

November 21, 2007

Grandma,
The last time I visited you, you talked about how long you've lived, all the things you've done and said that you just wanted to be done with it and just "go home". You're home now, enjoying the rest of your family. Finally you're without the pain, discomfort and "cheese". I hope everything is more peaceful for you now. I'll think of you every time our clock chimes... I will miss you...love ya, your granddaughter Debbie

Eric Galpin Jr.

November 20, 2007

Great grandma,I miss you and I wish I could have got to spend more time wth you.I hope you like heaven and you don't feel anymore pain.Love your great-grandson,Eric.

Annie Mathews

November 20, 2007

Mother,I will miss you with all my heart.You raised us all with dignity,respect and lots of love.I will always cherish the memories of you and dad.It brought tears to my eyes to see you in such pain and now I cry tears of loss,yet deep inside I know you are in a better place.Mom,I'll always love you,and someday our family will be together again.Love your Daughter,Annie.

Elmer mathews Sr.

November 20, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Chelsey mathews

November 20, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Sue (Mathews)Galpin

November 20, 2007

I am sorry to have her leave us, but now she is without pain and discomfort.She is with her husband and watching over us all.We will miss you dearly Grandma.

Gerald Simmons Jr.

November 20, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tammy (Casselbury)Ludwig

November 20, 2007

To Aunt Elizabeths Family , i am so sorry for ur lose, She was a great person , She used to write to me all the time when she was in Florida,i will miss her ,Isend my love and prayers to u all , God Bless yas

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