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Joyce Bowen Obituary
Joyce A. Bowen, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 10:47 a.m. in her home.
She was the wife of John R. Bowen Sr. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Henrietta (Quire) Talarigo.
She was employed as a District Manager for Weight Watchers in Reading and Philadelphia for 19 years, retiring in 1991 and was a Majority Inspector for Exeter Township 5th District Precinct for 40 years.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bowen is survived by her children: Terrance A. Bowen, at home; John R. Bowen Jr., husband of Kay L. Bowen, of Kenhorst; Sandra L. Ruppert, wife of Barry S. Ruppert, of St. Lawrence; and Sandra E. Ziemba, wife of Todd W. Ziemba, of Exeter Township; along with her 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Alfred F. Bowen, of Womelsdorf, and her sister-in-law, Barbara A. Trievel, of Leesport.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, in memory of Mrs. Joyce A. Bowen.
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Bowen
Stumb Family
March 14, 2018
You will be missed ..
Joan Kemery
October 28, 2015
With our deepest condolences and love...from cousin Grace Talarigo Wessner and Joan Wessner Kemery
October 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing I'm sure she is in a better place my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Peg (Uhrig) Cuddeback
October 24, 2015
I will never forget the day we met. There I was 61 years old and meeting my boyfriends parents. You took a nervous, scared women and opened your arms and greeted me as the family member I was to become. Our common bond was our love for your son. You were the first person to call me Mrs. Bowen. Your love for your family was beyond compare and I was so blessed to be a part of it.
I never got to call you Mother, but I loved you as one.
Rest in peace, my dear Mother.
Love,
Kay
October 24, 2015
Louise Stumb
October 23, 2015
Terry, Sandy and Family,
October 22, 2015
John and Terry, Sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Your neighbors, George and Susan Ackerman
October 22, 2015
Dear Uncle John and family, Please accept our Condolences for your loss. Aunt Joyce was one of the sweetest and kindest persons we have had the pleasure to know. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may her memory be eternal. Love, Bonnie & Ted Mammis and family.
Joy and Pat Reimert
October 22, 2015
John and family. God has taken another precious soul into his kingdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 22, 2015
Rest in peace, Mom. I'll always love you.
Your son, John Jr.
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