Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Davidson Funeral Home - Topeka
Sep 22, 1959 - Aug 2, 2022
No greater love than this than to lay down one's life for their friends. We await his return with Jesus Christ of Nazareth the Alpha and Omega and all the Saints.
October 18, 2022
David was a nice man im sending my symphaty to the David Bowden family. Terry glenn
terry glenn
August 24, 2022 | Topekka, KS | Significant_other
I'd read quite a lot about him and his convictions. I lived just down the road in Wamego Kansas. He was a man of strong faith and an example to all true believers. A man of charity, and a genuine humanitarian was he.
Christian Huddleston
August 15, 2022 | Camillus, NY | Friend
David and I became friends years ago when he first came to our NIA meetings in Oakland. Then we joined the NIA Board together. He was my friend, neighbor and sounding board. I always called him early in the morning on my way to work. "David I was thinking" then he giggled knowing I probably had some wild hair idea to share with him. Mom and I went to KU Med Center to see him 3 weeks not knowing we would see him again. He never knew we were there. That was a real struggle for me due to...
Tara Nicholas
August 07, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Neighbor
May his Excellency rest in peace!
Mico Burigsay
August 06, 2022 | Other
As a newcomer to the NIA family I often saw David at various meetings and educational opportunities — I am disappointed that I wasn’t able to engage him to learn more of his story. Still, he was a FIERCE force for the Oakland community and I highly respected him for that. May all who love you feel comfort and may you journey well!
ShaMecha King Simms — Historic Old Town NIA
August 04, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Neighbor
I will offer a Requiem Mass for "Pope Michael" on that day. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Gbu Most Reverend Steven Hartley
+ His Excellency Steven Hartley
August 04, 2022 | Other
He was a very nice neighbor I always waved at him and said hello when he went walking everyday. I will miss seeing him.
Kimberly EDGETT
August 04, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Neighbor
A good man with an inspirational redemption arc. Heaven rejoices at your reconciliation with Rome!
Dour Visage
August 04, 2022 | Other
Father David A. Bawden, age 62, of Topeka, passed away August 2, 2022 at Palativie Care Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Father David was born September 22, 1959 in Oklahoma City, OK the son of Kenneth and Clara “Ticki” (Barton) Bawden. He was a member of the St. Helen’s Catholic Mission Church in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka. Father David was an active member of the Oakland Neighborhood Improvement Association where he was currently serving as president. He was also a member of the Citizen Advisory Council along with various other organizations. He is survived by his mother, Clara "Ticki" Bawden and many friends.
Graveside Services will be Monday, August 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Delia Cemetery. He will lie in state from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the family plot in the Delia Cemetery. davidsonfuneral.com.
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