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Maxine Bowlin Obituary

Maxine Mae (Krohn) Bowlin

Maxine Mae (Krohn) Bowlin passed peacefully in her home in Des Moines, Washington on November 12, 2012 at the age of 87. Born November 3, 1925, Maxine was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1943. Her adventurous spirit took her to Tacoma, Washington where she became a pilot, assisted with the war effort by taxiing military aircraft at McCord AFB. In 1953 she married, became a dedicated wife, mother, Boeing draftsman, local champion bowler, civic volunteer, grandmother, and world traveler.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Bill Bowlin, her parents: Rudolph Krohn and Helen (McClary) Krohn, and her siblings: Darlene Carter, Vern and Jack Krohn. She is survived by her children: David Bowlin, Roger Bowlin, Janet Bowlin-Yokan and Jo Bowlin-Johnson. She was blessed also with nine grandchildren.

Maxine's family wishes to thank the very special friends and family who have so enriched her life throughout her many years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 1:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Home, Garden Chapel, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Washington. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be sent to Focus on the Family in honor of Maxine's memory.

Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2012.
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My Mom met Maxine when they were draftsmen (persons?) at Boeing. They became and stayed pretty good friends for many years.
We mostly live in Alaska but there was always a lot of traipsing around, family and friends connections in Washington, stuff like that.
All us kids did some hanging around at times when we were passing through, visiting, or whatever. I think it was Jo, that on one of the stopovers, she introduced me to Iron Butterfly In A Godda Da Vida. Maxine wasn't a small person but she loved her MG Midget which I also loved riding in too. I always really liked the Bowlins and the visits.
Anyway, My Mom is still alive at over 90. She mentioned today that she had a long talk with some other long lost friend and I suddenly had to ask about Maxine. Mom had lost touch with her some time ago. While we were talking on the phone I found this obit. Bowlins are good people. I thought I'd contribute a smile. :)

Patrick Donnelly

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November 21, 2020

'Max' was one of my favorite cousins. My dad and her mother were siblings. I recall with fondness the family gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas days during my youth at our grandma's home in Tacoma. I admired Max because she didn't just 'talk the talk.' She 'walked the walk,' and got things done. In our later years, I looked to Max when I had a question concerning family members, namely, our ancestors. I will miss her. My condolences to the Bowlin family.

Doug McClary

December 13, 2012

Dear David, Roger, Janet and Jo.

Your mother was such a dear and wonderful person. She always spoke highly of her family whom she loved dearly.

She was a very dear friend to me and my mother. I miss her tremendously as I am sure all of you do too.

Maxine, we all love you.

Alison Hawley-Washington

Alison Hawley-Washington

December 10, 2012

Thank you for your service to our military

December 9, 2012

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