Portage, Michigan
Elliott, C. (Spike) Owen Of Portage
Died Thursday, February 17, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 4, 1920 in Kalamazoo, MI to Henry and Mabel (Hoffman) Owen. He resided in the Kalamazoo/Portage area all his life. Surviving is his wife of 59 years Margaret Owen...
Read MoreYour folklife contributions, your music, and especially your smile and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed among all the people who were honored by your friendship, Spike.
Peace, friend.
Carla Cook
February 24, 2005 | Battle Creek, MI
Spike will be missed by everyone whose life he touched through his music and volunteer service to the music organizations (K'zoo Folklife Organization and Wheatland Music Organization).
Jean Wagoner
February 21, 2005 | Portage, MI
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Arthur&Betty Bonnell
February 19, 2005 | Kalamazoo, MI
My father Ray Slater use to play in bands with both al and Spike owens, I remember as a kid them being at our house and jamming. I'm sorry for the family's loss.
Carole
Carole Lint ( Slater)
February 18, 2005 | Kalamazoo, MI
We are good friends of Jim and Sharon. We have always enjoyed Jim's parents and especially Spike. He taught us how to Polka at a party in their basement. It is a memory we will cherish always.
Dave and Gail Harvey
February 18, 2005 | Portage, MI
