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Mary E. BOWEN

1923 - 2017

Mary E. BOWEN obituary, 1923-2017, Oro Valley, AZ

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Adair Funeral Homes & El Encanto Memorial Crematory - Avalon Chapel

8090 North Northern Avenue

Oro Valley, Arizona

Mary BOWEN Obituary

BOWEN, Mary E. 93, of Tucson, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born September 16, 1923 in Charlestown, MA. Mary worked in the Navy Yard during World War II, where she met her husband, Walter and married him in 1946. She and Walter owned a donut shop in North Attleboro, MA. They moved to Arizona in 1978. She loved spending time with her family, playing checkers, reading crossword puzzles and going to Las Vegas. She is survived by her children, Richard J. (Susan) Bowen, Gary F. (Darlene) Bowen, Robert P. ( Sharon) Bowen, Carol M. (Dale) Mowery, Judy M. (Brian) Stevens and Derek M. (Cindy) Bowen; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Walter; two daughters, Janet Bowen and Maureen Richardson. Service will be private. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel (742-7901).

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 11, 2017.

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July 25, 2017

To the Bowen Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

KELLEY

July 18, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV.17:17

July 15, 2017

Judy, Dick, and family. My deepest sympathy to you and your families. I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I know you will find strength and comfort in your memories of your mom and knowing that friends and family are always there in the time of need.

God bless. Joanne Paulos

Pat

July 15, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort from your memories, as your heartfelt prayers to God bring you much strength. Please accept my condolences.

Garza Family

July 12, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BRY

July 12, 2017

Please accept my condolences. May the God of comfort give you peace in your hearts to help you endure your loss -Philip 4:6

Fionna

July 11, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. I hope you find comfort in Gods promise to us about seeing our loved ones here on the earth again soon.

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