Bob Owens Obituary

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Bob Owens died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, while returning from his 50th class reunion from Springfield High School.

Bob was born on Dec. 1, 1940, the son of William and Bertha Wells Owens.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pickel Owens; son, Kyle Owens; daughter, Carrie Owens, both of Huntington Beach; daughter, Katie (husband, Eric) Simko of Vancouver, Wash.; grandson, Wyatt Simko; a brother, Bernard Owens of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carole Sue Turner.

Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University and was in the metal stampings business. He was very active in the Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and parish activities.

Funeral services will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Huntington Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Sep. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bob Owens

11 Entries

Dale Oehler

October 19, 2008

I am fortunate to have had breakfast with Bob, Jim Sexton, and our wives on the Monday before he passed away. We all grew up in the same neighborhood and were lifelong friends. So many good memories, including pushing that old Plymouth on ice to get it started, to having him "remind " me for 55 years about my no-hitter he broke up when we were in Little League. Owney never had a bad word to say about anyone and seemed to meet life with a smile and a chuckle. I will miss him.

Dale Oehler

October 19, 2008

I am fortunate to have had breakfast with
Bob, Jim Sexton, and our wives on the Monday before he passed away. We all grew up in the same neighborhood and were lifelong friends. So many good memories, including pushing that old Plymouth on ice to get it started, to having him "remind " me for 55 years about my no-hitter he broke up when we were in Little League. Owney never had a bad word to say about anyone and seemed to meet life with a smile and a chuckle. I will miss him.

Scott Wike

October 6, 2008

Carolyn
Bob and I had many fun times during our high school years, from playing baseball on the CocaCola Pony league team, to the time he stepped thru part of my dads duck blind that was laying on the drive way
It was also him that I had my first alcholic drink, shame on him, I must have liked it so Iam having one more for "OWNEY"
What a great guy, always a smile and a big hellow. Of course you already knew that.
God bless to a great guy and family
Scott Wike

Doug Proctor

October 5, 2008

Dear Owns Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you all. The last time we had the enjoyment of Bob's fun loving personality was during a short visit many years ago he made to the Phoenix area. What a gift to have hung around with Bob in our younger years. I am sure his life as husband and father was the best life could offer and you, his family will treasure those precious memories.
God Bless you all,

C. E. Welch

October 1, 2008

I was shocked when I was told of his death. I spent time with Bob at our 50th class reunion. Bob was always happy and a lot of fun to be with. He will be greatly missed. What a great person. I will keep Bob & family in my prayers.

Ray and Tena Bluhm

September 30, 2008

Dear Owens Family,

I was stunned and deeply saddened by the news of Bob's passing. I spent time with him at the SHS 50th reunion remembering old times as classmates, neighbors on old 10th Street, and later poker players. What a good number of laughs we shared. We send our deepest condolences to you. Bob ("Owney") will be missed and in our prayers.

Ken & Olwyn Lehmann

September 30, 2008

Shocked to say the least, truly saddened at the passing of a longtime friend, college roommate and business associate, godspeed BOB, and sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. You are in our prayers.

Nancy Boelling-Nance

September 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Bob,s family. May God guide you at this time of sadness.

Bill & Joanne Biderbost

September 28, 2008

We are saddened to hear of the passing of a good friend and member of our wedding party (over 40 years ago). We had good times together as young people and I will remember him as a fun-loving and generous
person. God bless his family.

Libbie Peterson Britton

September 28, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. Bob, was a wonderful man, and I was so glad to have the opportunity of seeing and talking with him at the reunion, and a few times during the past months. He always had a smile on his face, and a warm chuckle. He had a way of making you glad to be his friend. Bob, will truly be missed by his classmates, and friends in the SHS Class of 1958.

Joe Fortune

September 28, 2008

Bob and I were good childhood friends and I often thought of him through the years. I remember that when we were young and in grade school, I went on vacation with Bob and his family to Canada and the nothern states. Wish I had known where he was so I could have contacted him.

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