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BOWEN, SHERYL SCHAEFER
On Thursday, March 9, 2006, SHERYL SCHAEFER BOWEN, founder of Roses 4 Vets passed on. Sheri, age 45, is survived by her beloved mother, Nancy Bowen and father, William Elkins, Sr.; loving grandmother, Mel Brown; brothers, Michael Bowen and William Elkins, husband, Gregory Frye; daughters, Misty and Gabriel Bowen and best friend, Donald C. Melella. Sheryl was born and raised in Arlington, VA until she was 16 years old, when she and her family moved to a home bordering Bull Run Park in Manassas, VA, though she passed away in Junction City, KS, she will be missed by many friends throughout the world. Sheryl's love of her daughters was great and they meant everything to her in her heart. She had a great love for horses and their care. She went to school for and was a farrier. She loved her horses, Tennessee and Yogi. She was involved in promoting a memorial statue for the Vietnam war dogs that were left behind. She was involved in search and rescue with her German shepherds, Kim and Georgi Girl. Her other dogs that she loved were Dayna, Marka, Keelie and the family dog, Josie. She loved her family cats, Tar Baby, Spoofer and Pooky, Barney, Hemi, Boo-Boos. Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at New Covenant Fellowship, 8624 Phoenix Dr., Manassas, VA 20110. Expressions of sympathy may be made instead of flowers to New Covenant Fellowship, Attn: Alicia at the above address made out to Sheryl's daughters, Misty and Gabriel Bowen.
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Sheri,
Can't beleive it! For one who unabashedly reached out and touched SO many of our hearts to go so soon. Rest easy my friend.
Pete Peters
April 13, 2006
Dear Sheri,
I know you have fill heaven with the scent of roses! I will miss you girlfriend!
Love,
Ruby Alexandra Beloz
Ruby Alexandra Beloz
April 4, 2006
Sheri, I wish I could have gotten to know you better. I only knew you through online horse groups, but I always admired your spirit and resilience. May God bless you and hold you in his hands, and may we meet again over the Rainbow Bridge.
Ann/Wolfy
March 29, 2006
I only knew Sheri through the Horses (Old and Young) chat group. She was compassionate and caring and we always looked forward to her posts. She will be very much missed. My heartfelt sympathy to her family, especially her daughters, for their loss.
Suz Caspell
March 28, 2006
Sherri touched the lives of so many with such little effort. To her warmly caring just came naturally. May her warmth live on in the memories of all whos lives she so graciously touched so many many times. May she caress each soft horse muzzle and hug each one of those friends who follow her across the Rainbow Bridge
Creator Care Gently For You and Yours Sherri (((((((Hugs))))))))
~Cat~
Julie Gasper
March 27, 2006
Sheri,
I didnt know you to well but you were on Horses- Old and Young and I had read a couple of your posts. From the others on there you sounded like a sweetheart. I was going to order flowers for your funeral but I had bite off more than i can chew.
Love,
Josie
Josie Cable
March 27, 2006
Sheri,
You were like a sister to me and it was a blessing to know you and have such a wonderful friendship for so many years. Thanks for all the wonderful memories that I will always cherish, all the fun with the horses, for teaching me so much about horses and mostly for always being my friend and being there for me. I will miss you very much, especially your smile and contagious laugh and I'm certain we will see each other again in a much better place....=)!
Love always,
Kristin...=)!
Kristin Cederborg
March 27, 2006
Sheri you brought some loughter into this city up here and you were a good freind to all vets. We will all miss your smile and that crazy laugh of yours. Don will have a hard time now not having you to pick on him and keep him straight.So long for now will meet again in the ever after.Smitty
Robert Smith
March 26, 2006
Sheri, I remember when you guys all came to pick out your puppy. Dayna was a tough choice for you... you wanted both of the puppies to go with you.. even tried to talk your friend into the other one. Your visit filled our home with sunshine in winter. The video you sent at Christmas with Dayna's trip home and the first year of her life is one we cherish as we did you and your friendship. Fly with God and the angels and think of us as we will of you.
Peg & Tammy
Peg Phillips
March 26, 2006
Sheri, Continue to take care of our many friends and loved ones that we have met and lost over the years. I am greatful for all of our time together. Especially the bonds that we formed with those on the "Breezway" between the Memorials and those on 20th Street and Constitution. We will all celebrate your Life! every time we gather.
My sympathy to Sheri's family and for the Great loss that they must feel.
Don, We celebrate Sheri's life. Those in D.C. will need your celebratory ways come MAY!! See you there.
Susan J. Bauer
March 26, 2006
She will be missed, but I know I will see her again.
Ziba Dearden
March 25, 2006
Dear Sherry, You came into my life like a surprise 30 years ago when you were young and beautiful and full of so much life sharing great times with Bill, Jon, and myself. It was a huge surprise and shock when you left. I wil always remember the good times we had with the horses and the dogs. Alex girl is gone now and I am sure she is with you and all our other German Shepherds in heaven. We should make you Patron Saint of German Shepherds. I remember when you had your little girls and how happy you were. I remember when we brought the boat home and Jon had a fit. I remember us riding horses down the road in Mannasas. I remember us discovering a better way to live that was happy, healthy, and free. I am sure you have found all of that and more now. God has taken you home where there is no more suffering. You Sherry were always true to yourself and what you believed in. You were devoted, dedicated, loyal, and loving. I will always miss you and love you as a sister. Take care of my Alex for me. Kathy
Kathy Walker
March 25, 2006
You will be soarly missed by hundreds if not thousands of people all over the planet, and maybe beyound. When you got involved in a cause you gave 100%, I remember the search and rescue days (at least hearing about them) the dog rescue days, the days you watched my baby (your niece) and when you had your girls how you gave them your every minute. I know you hurt (physically) for a long time and now you are whole, you were often confused by the meaness in the world because you saw only the light and the love, I remember when I lost my baby (mary) and you couldn't understand why god would take her so young. Now maybe you understand, only the good die young. Now you are with her in Gods place. No pain. No sorrow. Only love and kindness. Love you sheri, I will not say goodbye because you will always be in my memories.
trish montgomery
March 25, 2006
I will miss Sheri's smile and the way she got me laughing it's been a long time and like your Brother said you left us way to soon we will meet again with our Father in Heaven. you ole friend from the club of manassas... Tom
Tom Wood
March 25, 2006
I finally get back to JH&F and find one of our bright, giving, loving souls has left this earthly plain.
Girl you are sadly missed and always will be! You left us much too soon:( I'll miss your posts and wittiness. I know you are in a better place than we.
Whenever, I get a waft of rose scent or am out with my farrier you will come to mind and I will smile and say 'hey girl~know you're doin'great.
Girl's you have a very 'special guardian angel' now, loving you both so very much while she was here on earth and now watching over you 'always and forever'. She will always listen to anything you want to talk to her about, and if you listen closely you will hear her replys. Be at peace & confident that you are both well watched over.
Fly with the angels Sheri and know you are loved and missed by all your friends human and 'furred'. Give my girls Rizz & Rumor D hugs from me
katra aka Rizzsma
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katra king
March 25, 2006
To my friend Sheri,
I wish you had recieved all that you have given others in your life . . .
blind faith . . .
love . . .
trust . . .
commitment . . .
and the determination to follow your dreams . . .
God bless & keep you safe in his
loving arms,
Jo
Jo Braford
March 25, 2006
Sheri,
You touched the lives of so many and I'm glad to have known you through our special "family" on the internet who share the love of horses. The good Lord must have a greater plan for you, but you will live on in our hearts. May you now find the freedom to spread your wings and soar.
Goodbye and may peace be with you now and always.
Cindy(Rage) Bart
March 24, 2006
Sheri:
I don't know what to say. We've been friends for more than 25 years and through good and bad we made it. I'm going to do my best to share the love you have for Misty and Gabrielle with them. Thank you for the life lessons and God cradles good hearts so you are in good hands.
Good Bye - Bridgette
Bridgette Magerkorth
March 24, 2006
Sheri I didn't know you that well, but I Always thought you were a Very Kewl BabyGurl who gave Roses to all of us Vets. And I just want to say,Thank You and I Know you're in a much better Place Now and Loving It!
Chales"Chaz" Evans
March 24, 2006
Sheri,
God Speed... Your Fighter Spirit lives on. Till we meet again, Peace.
Char
Charlene Pollitt
March 24, 2006
Sheri, I will miss your 'sunny and funny' good mornings to us on JH&F. I will miss your stories of your 'vets' and your drive to help all those you became friends with. I will miss hearing about how much you love and miss your girls. I will miss your enthusiasm for life and your drive.
Maranda (aka Cashsecco)
March 24, 2006
A kind word, a soft laugh, a curious thought, a delicate answer, a love of creatures, a deep devotion, a strong will and a tough resolve.........
May she rest in the peace that she so truly deserves. And may those that loved her carry on her memory forever.
Greta Mosley
March 24, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Sheri's family. I knew her thru one of the horse groups online. She always had a quick smile and a witty sense of humor! I know the dearest treasure in her life was her daughters! Her dedication to the Vets was amazing and I know she brought warmth and smiles where ever she went. She is one of the brightest stars smiling down from heaven now, I have no doubt of that. She will be deeply missed by the many hearts and souls she has touched throughout her lifetime here.
God holds you close now Sheri, I hope you have the peace you deserve.
With love and smiles and hugs.
Kat Williams
March 24, 2006
Sheri,
You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. You will live on in the heart of lives of so many. God bless you for all you did for our veterans and troops. Rest in peace!
Gloria Shuttleworth
March 24, 2006
dear friend you are missed dearley.god took you i guess his plans for you is to take c are of the heard of horses he has he only gets the bsst..i will keep you in my heart.ill never forget you..keep smiling you are loved by us all.and always will be..take care my friend ..run with the horses..miss you alot ..by for now my dear friend.pam
pam beck
March 24, 2006
I will miss reading all your colorful posts that you wrote on Just Friends and Family. I didn't get to know you as well as some. But I sure miss seeing all the things that happened in your life. May god bless and keep your girls and family safe in this time of letting you go. But your memory will last a life time thanks for bring a light to my life and so many others.
Tracey Slagle aka Babette
March 24, 2006
Sheri....Miss you so much in the group...Everyone's doing something special in your honour to let you know that you were very much loved!
.....I betcha I know your new tatoo..."Wings", now fly my friend!
Julia Carr
March 24, 2006
Sheri it was a short time to have known you but you are missed, truly, all over the world. You are always in my thoughts.
My sympathies to Sheri's family, it is very difficult to deal with a loss so sudden. Keep sharing your stories, you will get through this.
Aurelia (Tigger)
Aurelia MacInnis
March 24, 2006
Though I never met you, you left an impression. Your spirit reminded me of a playful foal. Standing your ground is what made you strong. Your love for life, especially your kids, your vet's and animals made you a one of kind. May you fly high with the angel's with a ring of roses around your neck!!! The LORD is lucky to have such a wonderful angel amongst him....
Sondra Dicandio
March 24, 2006
Sherri,
Words can't even begin to express how much I miss our late night phone calls, laughing and crying together and talking about our wonderful kids. Your love of life and the love you had for your daughters was just amazing. That last call we had was so great, just hearing all the laughter in your voice and how excited you were to be going to see your daughters. May you find the peace you so deserve and while you are up there look for our "Bright Miss Tique" I'm sure she could use an angel like you! Love ya gal!
Andrea Laam
March 24, 2006
Dear Sherri,
In the short amount of time that God allowed you on this earth, you brought rays of sunshine with you wherever you went and put smiles on many a faces, mine included. You brought happiness with you everywhere. I'm sorry we never got to meet face to face. You will be missed by hundreds of people here on this earth. We love you Sherri.
Cynthia Johnson
March 24, 2006
I never met Sheri, but got to know her through the words that she wrote. Very Loving and carin lady, May you Rest in Peace, Fair Lady. You will be missed sadly and Remebered Always. We Love U.
Laura Burnett
March 24, 2006
The time we got to know you was too short by far but we cherish the time that we had. Until we shall meet again in the better days to come....
John and Gynna Meiller
March 24, 2006
You were always a bright ray of sunshine in our days no matter what was going on. You are Missed but Never Forgotten.
~Lora
Lora Ward
March 24, 2006
The day you passed Sheri..we had our first snow fall. Every time I see a snow flake or a Rose I will cherish the moment, for knowing you has brought so much joy into my life. Your loss is so tragic..but your impact on so many lives all around this world, will live on forever. The love you had for your Twins, will forever stand out in my mind. Your Roses4Vets work, you were so loved by the Veterans for it too. God Bless you my dear and loving friend. I so miss you.
Trixie
March 24, 2006
Sheri, I never had the opportunity to meet you, and always thought that we would have been very close friends if we could have met. Your wit and sense of humor always made me smile and laugh, and your compassion was warm and sincere. You will always be missed, my dear friend! I hope you are now riding freely in Heaven with all the horses who you shared your life with.
Diane Loran
March 24, 2006
I was away for a month and when I finally was able to be back online, I could not believe what I saw. Our dear Sheri has left us. She was an amazing woman of strength and courage with a heart of gold. She was so proud of her girls and wanted to give them the best she could.
Sheri, I know you will be sorely missed, but please keep your angel eyes on all of us still on Earth.
Peace and Love~
Corrina
Corrina Hunt
March 24, 2006
Wow, Sheri. What a gust of fresh air you were, my friend. You didn't stay long enough. Miss ya, girl.
Porky
Georganna Butler
March 24, 2006
sheri when you first came into my cyber family it was with a crash and a boom.
you let every one know that you had arrived and once we all got to know you we all fell in love with you.
you told us all about misty and gabby and how you loved your two girls.
still can't grasp the fact that you are gone and that we will never meet in person.
you have left your mark on so many people and they are from all walks of life and allso span the world.
well sheri you rest in peace and you will be able to look down and see us all.
and you can see all the loved ones that have gone from all your freinds from down here.
when i see a rainbow it will remind me of you...........alan
alan young
March 24, 2006
Sherry,
My heart is broken that you are gone. I am sooo sorry I wasn't there for you. The memories that we had riding together, the parades we rode, too many to list. I so badly want to talk to you to make sure this is all a lie. That you are not really gone but a bad joke and that I hadn't waisted 13 years not keeping in contact with you. I am so sorry. I love ya girl I will forever regret not being there for you. Mike I am so sorry for your loss and hope your family is doing ok. I just found out about this last night and still I don't believe it. Your family and her two girls are in my prayers. Sherry you influenced my love of horses and german shepards and were there for me when I needed thank you. You will survive through my thoughts and memories that I will pass down to my kids.
With love,
Elizabeth Aka (Beth or boo)
Elizabeth Schmidt formerly Balch
March 24, 2006
Our Dearest Sheri,
You have been like a sister to me and I will miss you very much. I treasure those 12 odd hours that we, along with Don and my wife Sandra spent together in Washington DC on the May 7th 2005.
I know that you are in Heaven, because, you are an Angel!!!
Love,
Charles & Sandra Parsons
Charles Parsons
March 23, 2006
I may have never met you but you touched my life ... I always loved reading your posts they brought a smile to my day. I greived for you even though I never knew you. Rest in peace Sherry ...
Melissa Ogle
March 23, 2006
Sheri words cannot tell you how we are all feeling right now. We love you mate
God has another angel
The sky another star
safe journey my friend
love and light
Liesl Purser
March 23, 2006
My Dear Friend Sheri,
We became friends via the internet before we finally got to meet at the Vietnam Dog Handler Reunion and seal that friendship.
Our communication over the past 6 years or so, was/is very precious to me. You will not be forgotten.
Thank you for your love, concern and efforts towards all Veterans. Especially, the Vietnam vets. And, your efforts towards the War Dog Memorial.
Rest well, my dear friend. Knowing, that you are alive in the hearts of those who knew and loved you.
Mike Monger
March 23, 2006
Sheri I can't believe you are really gone from us. What a special lady you were to me and all of your veteran friends. I promise you that the work you started with Roses for Vets will go forward just as you would want it to. We had many discussions about that and know that I will stay true to your vision. Rest in the peace you so richly deserve.
Janice Hackett
March 23, 2006
Mmay you be greeted by the Lord and my you be the eternal bearer of Flowers for the Vet's you loved and care for. I will meet you at Fiddlers Green (CAV)
Terry Trobough
March 23, 2006
I was very saddened to hear Sheri Bowen passed away at such a young age. Sheri was a great supporter of The Veterans Rights movement, and she will be deeply missed. On behalf of the entire Firebase Network, please accept our condolences. Sheri was a Great American.
Jere Beery
March 23, 2006
Sheri,
Dear girl, what an impact you made in so manys lives. What a testimony of the person you were and the angel you have become. The love you had for your girls, life, Vets, horses and every living thing is HUGE. You are missed on JH & F. I keep expecting to see you in chat.
Rest in Peace Sheri.. We know you are keeping track of all of us
Mel
Melody Honeycutt
March 23, 2006
Oh, Dear Sheri... I miss you! Like so many others who have had the pleasure of your friendship, and yet never having the opportunity to have met you, I am so thankful for the time that I got to spend with you as your friend. You were always there for us when we needed you. You had a zest for life, a desire for what was right and good. We have shared many a phone conversation, a chat online, and many a laugh and some tears. I am so happy that you are able to watch over your girls now, up with the Angels and I pray that all the love you so expressed for your daughters, will follow them throughout their life. I am happy that I got to be a shoulder for you to cry on, and I am so thankful for your friendship and devotion. You will be missed! Your memories will not be forgotten!
Sheila Ekins
March 23, 2006
Dearest Sheri:
I will miss our chats, our 2 hour phone conversations, your witty sense of humor, your love for for many. It was a short time spent here, to learn all that you did, to suffer all that you did, and to reach out to all of those who meeded an extra hug.
You were our one true shining light, and though you went through many trials and tribulations, you were strong and forthgoing!
You are loved and missed by many!! Rest in Peace my friend, you deserve it!
Love ya hun
Sally
Sally Lannier
March 23, 2006
DARN SIS, YOU LEFT WAY TO SOON. I CAN NOT BELIEVE ALL THE PEOPLE'S LIVES YOU HAVE TOUCHED...........I'M GONNA KEEP MY EYE ON YOUR KIDS, SO DON'T WORRY ABOUT THEM. WHEN YOU SEE OL' TAR BABY, LET HER KNOW AGAIN ,HOW MUCH I HAVE MISSED HER. PEACE SHERYL, YOU NOW DESERVE IT. "BRO" MIKE
MIKE BOWEN
March 23, 2006
Sheri and I met in DC during bike week one fall. We spent an evening together walking around meeting and talking to vets and having a wonderful time. We kept in touch through the years individually and through her dear friend Don. Sheri was one of a kind and will be missed by anyone whose life she touched, even briefly.
Helen Tudor
March 23, 2006
I never met Sheri-but responded and lived through her posts on Horses And Family-when others needed support she was there in any way she could. She is perhaps one of the most giving people I have come across-we could all learn through her selflessness. Rest in peace-you deserve it.
Marcia Spelde
March 23, 2006
Sheri, I miss you so much it hurts. I Thankyou for finding me the wonderful Farrier I now have. You never hesitated to help anyone in need. I Love you Dearly!
John and Terry
March 23, 2006
Dear Sheri,
I can not express how much I miss you! You put so much love into everything that you did, and to those that you met. I have never met such a unselfish person in my life. You were always there for me when I needed someone. I miss you so much! I will never forget you!!!
Tina Gustafson
March 23, 2006
I did not get to meet sherri in person but was able to listen to don talk about her. When you listen to don talk about her and see his face light up you know what kind of affect she had on vietnam vets and other veterans that crossed her path. I wish we could have meet but that did not happen so will remember sherri by seeing her pictures and having don talk about her.
ron davis
March 23, 2006
Sheri your an angel over all the foals that have crossed over the rainbow bridge. Foaling time in near and Sheri was so excited about seeing all the foals born this year. Many will be named for her so she will be someone's best friend and companion in so many ways forever. Sheri you are missed.
Rebecca Fisher
March 23, 2006
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person Sheri, I felt like i had known you forever! We shared a lot of similar life situations. I admired you for your strength and convictions, as well as the extreme love and compassion you had for your girls and all of gods creatures! I enjoyed chatting with you on line those few times, and really noticed how you had such a giving personality. Didnt matter who was feeling blue you were right there like an angel to help brighten our days. You will be missed terribly, xoxox
Kathy Hellyer
March 23, 2006
Sheri was a very good friend for 7 1/2 years. She went through a lot in her life and she gave a lot to her friends. She loved her daughters dearly and missed them while she was here. She was looking forward to going back to Manassas and taking care of some legal issues. She wanted to move back here to Kansas and start a new life. Sheri made many friends here and we will all miss her tremendously. Rest In Peace with your friends that have left before you. Your Vets up there will look after you now.
Don Melella
March 23, 2006
Though I never got to meet you in person Sheri I feel like I have known you forever. Your strength and tenacity, your unconditional love for your daughters, as well as your love for Veterans, friends, & animals is something I will always remember. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and how much I miss your sense of humor and willingness to give a helping hand to those in need. I miss seeing your posts at JH&F and visiting with you in chat. I know you are at peace now and having a blast with all the critters and friends that went before you. Love you & Miss you gal. You're free at last.
Marie
Marie Upton
March 23, 2006
Sheri - you are so missed. I miss our late night conversations and laughs. You had an incredible way of dealing with such hardships in your own life, yet working to make others feel better when they are down. We miss you and love you - fly with the angels now, girl. God bless your family and daughters.
Ann - DesertSong Arabians
Ann Parker
March 23, 2006
Sherry my dear you will be greatly missed. I will never forget your generous gift of pepperming treats to my stallion when he underwent WindPipe Surgery. May you find peace in Heaven. Please look after my "Little Lena" the filly that left me so young. She is a gift from the angels to you.
Nancy Bohlman
March 23, 2006
I knew Sheri from our horse group JustHorsesandFamily. She was an extrodinary woman with a deep love of her daughters. She brought humor and insight to all our conversations. She showed a deep caring for each of us and was ever ready to offer a shoulder to lean on when needed. She made a deep impression on me which I will never forget and I will miss her for a very long time. Sheri, may you rest in peace with the angels before the throne of God. Your friend, Noreen
Noreen Donat
March 23, 2006
While I never met Sheri in person I feel I knew her well as she was a very important part of my internet family.
I will miss reading her posts , her sense of humour and her caring thoughts.
You are in my thoughts and prayers Sheri as are your daughters and rest of your family.
Erica Miller
March 23, 2006
Sherri, you could always put a smile on my face and a warm hug in my heart.
You gave your all to those less fortunate or in need of your special ability and compassion for people.
Your love for your wonderful daughters was surpassed by no one and I'm sure your an angel on their shoulders guiding them through the trials that are before them in this life.
I hope that your girls will know that they can reach out to any of us for help and guidence at any time in their lives and we will do whatever we can because that is what Sherri would have done for us.
I pray that they will know that you were so loved by thousands of people all over the world and will be missed by each and every one of them every day for the rest of their lives.
I personally will miss our chats every day and will always think of you in my moments of silence and meditation.
Ann Dana
March 23, 2006
Sheri, you are greatly missed in many arenas, but none more than your loving friends at Just Horses and Family. Your love of your girls, the vets, other people, horses, dogs, everyone felt your love and support. Personally I miss our conversations, the laughter and what a totally real and loving person you were. Rest in peace my dear friend, your trials and worries are over, but the good you left behind will always be here. Raven
Kathy Dahlberg
March 23, 2006
Sheri was an awesome person. She touched my life is so many ways. She was deeply loved, and is deeply missed.
Rest in knowing Sheris work will forever be a testament to her life.
Sheri, you earned your wings, and your place in heaven.
Roses ARE forever~~~~~~
RC
March 23, 2006
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