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for Donald Bowker
Gary & Debbie Briggs
December 30, 2010
Marilyn,
"How sad it was to hear of Don's passing. Debbie and I offer our prayers to you and your family. We will always hold onto the memories of the times we spent together in Florida. Saint Patrick's Day, our bicycle trip into the Everglades and our time with you and Don at the Groves. Don's smile and sense of humor is something we will always remember. We can just imagine all the lives Don touch with lasting memories."
Timothy Gendreau
December 4, 2010
Mrs. Bowker and Pam,
I just learned of Mr. Bowker's death. He was such a great teacher. I graduated from Holt in 1979, but maintained contact for several years after, including a few times when he came to Atlanta, where I moved after college.
He was way cool. Timothy Gendreau 619.922.2244
Dee and Brad Greenberg
August 19, 2010
August 19,2010 Dear Marilyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were out of town and did not hear of his passing until today. What happy memories we have of him, his quiet smile, and jolly nature. How he patiently stood waiting while you ran the cheering sections.
Love, Dee and Brad
Laurie (Hollowick) Van Ark
August 15, 2010
Dear Mrs. Bowker (Marilyn) and Pam,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Bowker's passing. I remember him as always having a warm and friendly smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 13, 2010
Marilyn, So sorry to hear of your loss,you've always have been so special and my prayers and thoughts are with you. Gail McNeely Glinsky
Becky Claflin Swanson
August 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful man. He was my assistant principal in high school and I worked with him later when I became a Holt High School employee. I'll miss that smile he always had on his face. He always spoke so highly of you and could tell you were best of friends. Your relationship is an inspiration.
August 13, 2010
Dear Marilyn,
We have been out of town and just received word of Don's passing. We are so sorry to hear of this. Dave and I both have fond memories of Don at cheer events. I remember one time you and I were racing all over setting up something when I ran, almost literally into Don sitting in a lounge area. I greeted him and asked how he was doing. He commented that he was just waiting for your next job for him. He was a supportive and helpful man...so special to have as your helpmate in life.
He was such a good man and a supportive husband. Speaking as someone who has had the blessing of the same wonderful kind of husband, I know that this a very difficult loss.
Please know that you and your daughter, Pam, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand as you go through the days, weeks, and years ahead.
Sharon (and Dave) Stockford
August 12, 2010
Marilyn and Pam; Ruth and I have fond memories of our times with you, Don, and our teaching/coaching friends. Don always made everyone feel good about themselves and about life. It was good sharing our lives with you and your family. They were exciting times in our lives. Ruth and I are doing good. We keep busy attending our grandkid's activities. We know that life is eternal and that we will join our love ones and friends in the eterinities.
Our love goes out to your family. Bob and Ruth Porritt
Laura Olson
August 12, 2010
A wonderful man, I moved to Holt Schools later in High School years 1986-1988 and Mr. Bowker was always so nice and made me enjoy Holt Schools more. A wonderful legacy for his family, are all the kids' lives that he touched.
Laura (Smith) Olson Class of 1988
August 11, 2010
Dear Marilyn & Pam,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kathy (Mitchell) Sheufelt
August 11, 2010
Mrs. Bowker , (Marilyn), cant bring ourselves to call you anything but Mrs. Bowker, so sad to hear of Mr. Bowker's passing, we think of you so often, and can't wait to see you at the next class reunion - Class of 68 or Class of 70 Okemos High School.
Susan Assid Griggs and Daryl Griggs (Okemos High)
August 11, 2010
Mrs. Bowker, I am sorry to learn about your husband's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. You are an inspiration to all of us who know you.
Fondly,
Susie (Smith) Trobec
OHS Class of '70
Genie Zerbinos
August 11, 2010
I was very sad to learn this morning about Don's passing. I only knew him from pulmonary rehab and occasionally ran into him at the Sip N' Snack. He was such a delightful person and a pleasure to have around. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay VandenHaute
August 11, 2010
Marilyn and Family,
I was sorry to read about the passing of your husband. Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Kay Vandenhaute (Bath, Michigan)
Addie Mutch
August 10, 2010
Marilyn,
I was very sad to learn of Don's passing. He was a great mentor and friend for Jim. We cherished many special memories of the time we spent together at Holt High School. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Carol Densmore/Hildabridle
August 10, 2010
Donald Bowker was my co-op Teacher. He was 1 of the best Teachers Holt High School ever had. I will miss him deeply.He cared about his students. I send my condolences to his family. My prayers will be with you. so sorry for your loss. Donald will be missed by alot of his classmates.
Carol Densmore/Hildabridle Class of 1974
Joe and Pat McKie
August 10, 2010
To Marilyn, Pam and the families: We were sorry to hear that Don had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that the Lord will put his arm of comfort around you and give you His peace. May all the good times and happy times overshaddow the sense of loss that you have now. Love and Blessings, Joe and Pat.
Mike Bahls
August 10, 2010
Mrs Bowker,
I was a 1984 Holt High School graduate who had your husband as a drafting instructor! He was probably my most favorite instructor. Very fair, but fun, and I learned a lot from him.
I remember he always had contests with his students for making the biggest masking tape balls from everyday drawings.
I am very sorry for your loss, and wanted to send my condolenses!
Take care and God Bless!
August 10, 2010
Marilyn and family: We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the days to come. Charlie & Ann Arensmeier - Okemos Boosters in the 1980s
Jill Tribell
August 10, 2010
Mrs. Bowker,
We are saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was such a nice man, both in and out of work. His quiet, friendly manner was the perfect counterpoint to your vivacious nature-55 yrs of marriage proves that!
May his light in your heart bring you peace.
Jill & Sky Tribell OHS '68 & '69
August 10, 2010
Mrs. Bowker, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donald will always be with you. May all the wonderful memories over the years provide you with peace and solace.
Dawn M. (OHS 83')
Ric Federau
August 10, 2010
Mrs. Bowker,
My thoughts are with you during these times. Although I didn't know your husband, I do know you and therefore, he must have been a very wonderful person.
My prayers are with you and your family. My condolences.
Ric Federau (Higgins Lake, Michigan) - Class of "68" - O.H.S.
Karen Burghdoff
August 10, 2010
Marilyn and family, I am so sorry for your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Burghdoff
co-worker/volunteer at Sparrow Hospital
Laurel Winkel
August 10, 2010
Mrs. Bowker,
I am so very sorry to learn of your great loss. Fifty-five years sounds like a long time to enjoy your wonderful husband, but it still just isn't long enough, is it. I hope the tears of laughter from joyous memories will come to outnumber the tears of sadness and loss.
My hearfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Laurel Winkel
OHS'68
Randy Bolley
August 10, 2010
" Big Daddy Don" yo will be missed, we made you lose a few hairs from 1984-1987, Great Man and made sure we were on the right path through school, with deepest sympathy Randy Bolley
John Carney
August 10, 2010
Marilyn and Pam - do not be sad. All of my memories of Don were happy ones - from our road trips to MEA (esp. when Pam presented her dad a cake in Detroit and an entire arena sang happy 50th Birthday to him}, to the " Drive-by" Van moon, and many more.
He allways made me laugh,had the greatest sence of humor, and told the best jokes.
I will miss him as we all will - but will never forget him.
August 10, 2010
Marilyn,
So sad to hear of Don' s passing. I do hope you and Pam will draw comfort from the fact that he is now your guardian angel, always with you in heart and soul. He lived a full life, dedicating his career to helping and serving others, and you must be proud of all he accomplished during his lifetime. God bless...
Carole Kendy
Jean Johnson
August 10, 2010
Marilyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kevin & Candy Cox
August 10, 2010
Marilyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember sharing times with Don at cheer events and at your home. Wayne and Mary send prayers from Milwaukee and were always happy to see you and Don at Polish Festival Days.
Sharon Carter
August 10, 2010
Marilyn,
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. The many memories will help sustain you at this difficult time.
Sharon Carter
(meighbor)
Judy Woolston
August 10, 2010
Marilyn, Pam, Shannon, I was sorry to here of Don's passing. We were at the "Holt Breakfast Club" when we heard the sad news. Don was a wonderful boss and friend. He made everyday in the office a fun place to be. His stories and jokes were the best. We will miss him so much and will always cherish the memories. Jerry and Judy Woolston
Jerry Colby
August 10, 2010
Bower family, My sincere sympathy.I conntrubute ny life to where I am now to Mr. Bowker, He got me my first job in 1970 while being on the Holt co-op program with Meisner Lumber Co. where I worked for 37 years until it closed doors. I am very thankful. I am sure that I am one of thousands of kids that he has helped in the right direction.
Sincer regards. Jerry colby
James Lee
August 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry Colby
August 10, 2010
Bowker family, wanted to send my sincere sympathy. I contribute Mr. Bowker getting me at where I am today. He got me set up with my first job in 1970 on the Holt co-op work program with Meissner Lumber co. at which time I worked there for 37-years until they closed doors.I am sure Thankfull and I am sure that I am one of thousands of kids that he has helped in the right direction. Sincer regards. Jerry Colby
August 10, 2010
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I have many fond memories of Don while he was a part of the MEA Region 8 group of leaders during the 1980s. He was a warm and friendly person, and he touched a lot of lives..
Woolston Joel
August 10, 2010
Marilyn and Pam, What a great guy Don was. I always looked forward to going into moms office and hearing a joke or 2 from Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joel and Susan Woolston
August 10, 2010
I was so sad to read about Don's passing, although I can't imagine calling him anything but MR. Bowker. As a 1965 Holt grad, I'm sure I'm just one of many to offer condolences. He was a good man, a good teacher, and a good example to all of us. Sally (Ankney) Hughes
Dave Foy
August 10, 2010
My heart and prayers are with the Bowker families. Don touched my life as a colleague, mentor and friend. Thank you for sharing him with Holt High School.
Judy and Allen Frank
August 9, 2010
Marilyn,
Allen and I were so sad to hear about Don. We both have fond memories of the Holt days, and the many faculty parties and proms we all attended. We send our love to you, Pam and the family.
Judy Frank
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