Stephen John Patrick Bowen

Stephen Bowen Obituary

Born March 6, 1948, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle and friend of our community. He passed away suddenly on October 17, 2010, at the Jerold Phelps Emergency Room surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his wife and friend of 34 years, Annie Sickinger Bowen, his son Evan Paul Bowen, his daughter Serenity Bowen Deney, her husband John Denney, loving grandsons Dylan Bowen, Zarion and Tao Jah Denney, godson Tyler Gooch and his wife Sadie and thier children Ariel, Savannah, and Austin, extened family Shanda Rial and her husband Tony Centeno, their sons Brandon Jeremy, Daniel and Cody, his brother and sister-in-law George and Arlene Bowen, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful companions Lillie Lovebug, Pearl May Sunshine, Niko, and Nala Rocco, who were always by his side always. He was precceded in death by his parents Kelsey George Bowen and Lillian Bowen, his sister Marie Hagler and her son Arlo Hagler. Stephen's last request was for all who knew him to know that he loved them. He was so proud of his community and gave of himself when needed. Special tanks to everyone at Southern Humboldt Community Health Care District for all your loving care. To the community, love and peace and to all. At his request, a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Rest in peace, Steven Bowen. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Oct. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Bowen

12 Entries

Tom Hagler

November 21, 2010

Steve, I always thought of you whenever I needed a better role model than the one I was provided. You lived your life with a humble dignity that was a great inspiration to me. You will never know the deep influence you had on me and my family, and we are all better for having known you.

Steve is the Officiant at the wedding of Susan & Stephen Hoag.

Stephen Hoag

November 20, 2010

Dear Stevo...,

Thank you for welcoming me into your family. Thank you for marrying me to your niece. Thank you for acquainting me with your outback lifestyle. Thank you for being as rabid a Giant's fan as I am. Thank you for being my friend. I love you through and through and I only wish we could have had a bit longer time together. You gathered good people around you in life and you have a family who loves you. Who could ask for more? I hope the next leg of your journey is as fulfilling as the last.

Judy McKenzie

October 30, 2010

My dear cousin. We grew up together, you lived downstairs from me and my parents, we did so much together. Time just slipped by. I will miss you. Love you.

Skip Stone

October 26, 2010

Bowen Family
My deepest heartfelt thoughts go out to you on your recent loss.
I would like to share a couple of memories of Steve.
One evening I was taking pictures of the Garberville sign on the Benbow Hill. I had pulled off the road on the northbound side of the freeway. Coming down the hill on the southbound side of the freeway was this silver pickup. It turned and drove across every lane of the freeway and pulled up next me. Dumbfounded I looked at the driver, thinking are you crazy, thats when I recognized Steve, he quietly asked if I was OK or needed some help. Stunned I muttered, I'm fine, he said good, just checking and then he sped off across the freeway and headed further down the hill in the southbound lanes.
The other time was when we went to the HSU athletic auction and dinner. The guest speaker was Oakland Raider great Jim Otto. During dinner Steve shared a story about the Raiders and his mom. Seems when the Raiders were just getting started, money was pretty tight. The team couldn't afford warm up jackets, so Steve's mom and other ladys took it upon themselves to make jackets for the team. Steve was very proud of his possession, but remarked he would give it to Jim that evening. Mr Otto remembered the jacket and with heartfelt thanks, he said he would make sure it got into the NFL Hall of Fame, if not there then at least the Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame. Seems Annie, Steve and Jim had one heck of a wonderful evening.
Thats how I will remember Steve, a truly loving and caring man. I'm a better person having know him!!
God Bless You All
Skip

Tami Moore

October 25, 2010

Steve you were always the nicest man. Every time I saw you throughout the years, you were smiling, warm and welcoming thats alot to be said for! We'll be seeing you in the heavens! Thank you for Serenity who is a sweet and loyal friend, I will look after her for you.

Love Tami

Season Pineda

October 25, 2010

Your friendship was blessing in my life. My world is better because I knew you. I look forward to seeing you again one day, but until then I will miss you greatly. All my love, Season

Stu and Lelia Moskowitz

October 25, 2010

There aren't many men in my life that I've truly loved, Steve was one of them. Stu

Steve is/was an intelligent man, a force to be reckoned with, a nonjudgmental teacher who lived his life (and died) as he chose.
Love to his family, and to Steve, forever. Lelia

Carl Vrabel

October 25, 2010

Steve was one of the greatest friends & brother a fellow human could be lucky enough to meet and know.
In the 8 or 9 yrs. I bartended at the Blue Room I don't belive there was a single time Steve would walk through the door - front or back, that it didn't bring a smile to my face... Good times my 'departed but never forgotton' friend!
Carl

Deb Wong

October 25, 2010

My love & condolences go out to all of those who love & miss Steve. As I told Arlo the last time I saw him, the best thing that any of us can do in this life is to leave it a better place for our having been here. That was true of Arlo, and is also very true about Steve. Love you, Uncle - see you on the other side.

Susan Hoag

October 24, 2010

Uncle Steve, I have loved you all my life. You have always been one of the kindest people in my life and I cherish the time we spent together. I hope that we will meet again. This picture is of Uncle Steve and my mom, walking up a path. This is how I visualize them right now; walking up the path to their next adventure.
I love you, Uncle Steve!

Serenity Bowen

October 24, 2010

I love and miss you so much Dad. I am grateful for everything. Rest in sweet peace. All my love forever, Serenity

JEFF YELLON

October 24, 2010

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND LOVED BY ALL WHO WERE LUCKY TO EVEN HAVE MET YOU.

LOVE JEFF, MALINDA YELLON AND FAMILY

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