BOWKER, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bay City, Michigan Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowker, 81, of Bay City, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and, aunt friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Betty was born in Bay City on June 12, 1935, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Nelson) Moultane. When Betty's first date was scared to pick her up due to her father's size, he sent his friend who happened to be a little taller. That friend was Larry Bowker, Sr. Larry and Betty dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on November 26, 1955. Sadly, Larry preceded Betty in death on December 6, 2009 after 54 years of marriage. Throughout life, Betty was known for her love of crocheting, casino, and her favorite going to Bingo. She attended St. James School and was a graduate of Bay City Central. An excellent cook, Betty will forever be remembered as an excellent homemaker who loved tending to her two fireplaces. Betty also sold AVON and worked at Kinney Dairies. Family always came first with Betty. She was a caring mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered for generations to come. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Larry Jr. (Christie) Bowker, Barb (Steve) Charters, and Rick Bowker (Tina Fisk). She was the loving grandmother of Matthew, Steven, Stephanie, Ashley, Garrett, Kristy, Ashley, and the great-grandmother of Layken and Asher. Betty's memory will remain alive in the hearts of her siblings, Arthur (Kathy) Moultane, Bill Moultane, Marie Rabideau, Judy Bowker; beloved dog and friend, Sara, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Betty was welcomed home to heaven by her son, James Bowker; grandchildren, Kyle and Sara Charters, and siblings, Arlene Bean, Francis Moultane, Sue "Sis" Hale, Louise Henderson, and Kathleen Moultane. Betty's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Monday, May 8, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the time of Betty's 11:00 AM Tribute Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp with a Celebration of Life Reception to follow in The Wesley Room at Skorupski's. Private interment will be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. In honor of Betty's husband, son, grandson, and brother, Francis, memorial contributions may be directed to The Wounded Warrior Project. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Bay Shores Senior Care & Rehab for their compassionate care. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Bowker Family: Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Mother. It's very sad to see another neighbor pass away.
Michele Reilly (Mattison)
May 8, 2017
So sorry to hear about your Mother Larry, My heart goes out to you and your family
Helen Thompson
May 5, 2017
We are so sorry about your mom, Rick. God bless you and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele, Doug, Nate, Michael, Kristen, Nick, Jes, Mason and Corbin XXOXOO
May 5, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the death of your mother/Grandmother. My Mom was her roommate at Bay Shores and our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Joy and Carol
May 5, 2017
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