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Bill Bowen Obituary

Bill B.Bowen Dec. 10, 1939 Apr. 28, 2011 Bill went peacefully to greet his savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by Connie, his wife of nearly 20 years, his ex-wife Dee and their children Bret (Barb), Derek, Jared, and step-children Darin & Darla as well as his grandchildren, Erica, Adam, Aubrey, Autumn, Devin and Kyle. Mother-in-law, Marge and Brother-in-law Steve (Kate), and siblings, Betty, Dick, Glenda and Harold in Illinois. Bill retired after 38 years at Hooker/Oxy/Pioneer Chemical plant and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was loved by all and touched so many lives. A celebration of life reception will be announced at a later date. "Our family chain is broken, and nothing is the same, But as God calls us one by one, our chain will link again" You will be our first thought in the morning, and our last thought at night. We love you and miss you!

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 8, 2011.

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May 11, 2011

Connie,
My heart goes out to you! Please know I am thinking about you. Getting to know you at Manorcare you are such an inspiration to me! YOU now have an ANGEL watching over you 24/7. Bill... May you rest in peace!

XOXO
Melissa

Joan Thompson

May 10, 2011

My husband Bill & I knew Bill, Dee & the kids years ago. We lost touch but I had recently found an old photo & was thinking of them.
I found this today looking for another friend.
God is amazing to led me here now.
I am so glad I saw the photo today so we can send all of the family our thoughts & prayers.

Joe & Francie McPike

May 10, 2011

Connie, Dick & Family, We are sad to hear of your loss of Bill. He was a great guy and we had some fun times together growing up. God bless you & your family and focus on the good times you remember with Bill.

Chery (Foley) Shepherd

May 9, 2011

Dick and Harold, I am so sad to hear of the death of Bill, my neighborhood, childhood, playmate. Dick, you and Bill and I had good times together and the Bowen family always made me welcome in your home. God bless.

Bill & Chris Alred

May 9, 2011

Bill, you will be missed! Thank you for being a wonderful part of our family. God Bless and keep you.

gary carli

May 9, 2011

i will always have a place in my heart for you bowen.
gary

Kenneth Payne

May 8, 2011

My condolences on the passing of Bill, I worked with him for many years. He was the most even tempered person I have ever known. When everything was crashing down around him, he was cool and calm.

Linda Skog

May 8, 2011

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Always remember the good times you spent together.

Larry Bartlett

May 8, 2011

Harold,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Bill.

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