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Ted Bowen Obituary
He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Renee Bowen and Michelle Marie-Bowen Berlin and her husband, Bruce Berlin, his two grandsons, Kyle Michael Berlin and Griffin Bowen Berlin, of Arroyo Grande, California. He was also survived by his loving dog, Toto.
He was born on June 7, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois, attended Catalina High School and graduated from the University of Arizona, Tucson, with a Bachelor's degree in English, and then a Juris Doctorate in 1965.
Ted joined the Westover, Keddie and Choules Law Firm in 1965 and became a partner in 1970. He formed his own private practice in the mid 1980's and retired in 2007. Ted was very civically active. In 1968, he attended the National Democratic Convention in Chicago as an Alternate Delegate. He taught at Arizona Boys' State for over forty years. He served on the Yuma City Council and was a past member of the Yuma Rotary Club. In recent years, he was a board member of the Yuma Main Street revitalization project. He was actively involved in Teen Court. He was a lover of knowledge, dogs and daisies.
A memorial service will be held at Johnson's Mortuary, 1415 South 1st Avenue, Yuma on Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. Friends are invited to a reception immediately following at the home of Russell and Janet Jones.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers please donate to the Yuma Humane Society in Ted's name.
Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
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Farrah Gebhart
April 25, 2011
Ted was like a dad to me for the many summers I spent with Debbie, Amber and Dustin. I will always remember the trips to Mission Beach, Horton Plaza and the Del Mar Fair and his always ever present recorder and file boxes. He was a generous man and will truly be missed. Love and prayers to his family.
Love Farrah and family
April 23, 2011
Had eye surgery last Wed. Dr says don't travel to Yuma. So, I can't make the service today. Goodbye Old Friend,
Paul Hunter
April 22, 2011
We were very saddened to hear of Ted Bowen's passing. He was a very good man and a great boss. We will always remember how that small tape recorder was glued to one hand and a stack of files in the other as he rushed out of the office. Many people may not know that the SHARK was very generous and loving. He will be greatly missed, especially in the counsel he gave us in our younger years. We will always remember this blessing of a man in our community. Our deepest condolences to Michelle, Jennifer and their families. Ana Bella DeAnda, Jesse and Lisa Gonzalez
john Stewart
April 22, 2011
Ted you will be missed. We shared some good times this winter at AWC basketball.
Your visit in Prescott last August was a good time to catch up on the past. My dog Johnny loved your visit.
RIP Peace Ted. We were friends in Rotary many years in Yuma.
My condolences to Ted's Family.
Colleen Langewisch
April 20, 2011
I am saddened to learn of Ted's passing. Multiple attempts to sign (this) guestbook found me at a (rare) loss for words.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Kahlil Gibran.
My condolences to Ted's family.
Bill Moody
April 19, 2011
Ted gave me guidance many times over the years, both as my attorney and my friend. It has been an honor to know him.
Teresa Wymer Rembosky
April 19, 2011
Has been a long time since I had seen Mr. Bowen or his family...sorry to hear about his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.
April 19, 2011
My family and I will always remember and appreciate the many kindnesses that Ted extended to our family through the years. He truly was our friend.
To Jenny, Michelle, Bruce, Kyle and Griffen, may you find some comfort in knowing that we care.
With love,
Marie Gleason and Family
Hugh & Kitti Winderweedle
April 18, 2011
We're sorry to hear of your families loss, Ted was a good man.
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God"
Hugh & Kitti Winderweedle, Vernon, Az.
Greg Gearhart
April 16, 2011
Ted, You were my friend when I needed one. You'll be my friend when we meet again.
Don (Gilpin) Riley
April 15, 2011
Ted was a very good friend. We will all miss you Ted
Julie Kosmata Elliott
April 15, 2011
My former husband - my forever friend.
Gina Fowler
April 15, 2011
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one.
He was a good man and a good friend. He was very kind and helped my son and I when I first moved to Yuma in 1991. I will always be thankful to him for that. He will be missed.
The angels are always near to those who are grieving to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
April 15, 2011
Ted was a very good trial lawyer and I miss him.
Steve Rouff
April 15, 2011
It's been a while since we had our last visit. I have to tell you I will sure miss you. You will never know how right you have turned out to be. Be seeing you, Threez
Becky Leffler (Herrera)
April 14, 2011
Ted's Family: I've known Ted for many, many years working in the legal field. He was such a gentleman and I will always remember him recording away with his mini-cassette recorder in his hand. He will be missed...
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