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Betty Bowden Obituary

Betty Louise Bowden Lake Odessa Formerly Lansing, age 86, Went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2009; born July 19, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Bowden was a longtime member of South Baptist Church and was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bowden, parents, Floyd and Pearl Linebaugh and sister, Ardis Barnett. Surviving are 2 daughters, Marilyn (Phil) Felten and Rebecca (Mark) Wareing; 4 sons, William Bowden, Jr., Timothy (Tracy) Bowden, Philip (Carolyn) Bowden and Stephen (Lorrie) Bowden; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Audrey Belknap Nelson. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 4, at Noon at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone, Lansing, MI with Phil Felten officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 1, 2009.

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Julie Randall

December 3, 2009

Grandpa B. touched a lot of peoples lives, including the many young people who came to the lake that were friends of the grand-kids. Her home was known as a welcoming, warm and fun place to be. I still remember Chad saying, "boy is Grandma B sharp for her age" with a smile.

Even though we know she is happy and whole in heaven, she undoubtedly will be greatly missed by her family and friends. What a blessed assurance we have in knowing that we will be together again someday.

Love Family

December 1, 2009

Betty was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss her always-smiling presence, however it's very comforting to know that she is in His Majesty's presence now!

Agnes Cliffe

December 1, 2009

I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of Betty's loved ones and friends. She was a special lady, but now she is with her blessed Savior and Lord and those who have gone before, especially my cousin, Bill.I have been an e-mail pal for the last few years and have enjoyed our "chats" so much. With love, Agnes (Bowden) Cliffe)

Carlton & Merry Sellhorn

December 1, 2009

What a privilege to have known you. The fond memories of sailing with you and Bill are special. We will miss the e-mails we have exchanged over the years; the visits at the Lake and in Englewood. To leave this world on Sunday to meet in heaven with the Lord is a special blessing. May the family that is left charish the time you were here for them.

Richard and Connie Ziglar

December 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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