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Miss you Mindy!
Merideth Shamszad
April 14, 2021 | Berkeley, CA | Family


Reno, Nevada
Age 56
Mindy "Mai" BowenAugust 12, 1957April 9, 2014On April 24, 1975, Mindy was attending high school in Saigon, Vietnam when her father came home and told his wife and 9 children, "Pack a small suitcase, we are going on a vacation for a couple of weeks". On that day, a new chapter in Mindy's life...
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Merideth Shamszad
April 14, 2021 | Berkeley, CA | Family
Mindy was a sweet and kind person who brought many fun experiences to our lives. I will miss and remember her for many years to come. Thank you Richard for bringing her into our family.
Sasha Shamszad
April 29, 2014
Mindy's spirit was bright, laughing and full of love, and her spiritual side shone in the way she lived her life.
Mindy was quiet in one thing, her faith. She loved her Quan Yin, her protector and angel.
Traditionally, Buddhist's train in six activities, and she excelled in them all.
Generosity: I love Richard's story of the dog groomer who was stuck alone in the shop all day. Mindy always brought the groomer food when she dropped off the dog.
Discipline: ...
Deborah & Bill Joost
April 27, 2014 | Nicasio, CA
Mindy has been a part of my life for over 20 years and I will greatly miss her brightness, her courage and her fun-loving spirit. Seeing the strong love grow even stronger between my brother and Mindy as they grappled with the many challenges brought by long illness has been a great inspiration to me. What an amazing woman and couple!
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
April 25, 2014 | Oakland, CA
For a long time now, not a day has passed without our thinking and, usually, remarking about Mindy. Even when the days were really difficult, recalling her one-of-a-kind blend of big-hearted, generous, wild and gritty typically left us smiling. Who could not love and respect those qualities in her?
You fought a good fight together, Richard, which was inspiring to witness. While I know you are missing and will miss Mindy forever, I'm certain her spirit always will be with you, urging you to...
Bill & Deborah Joost
April 25, 2014 | Nicasio, CA
I am so sorry I will miss her. All my love Richard you take care!
kelly worley
April 25, 2014 | Sparks, NV
Mindy was such an awesome presence and a gorgeous woman inside and out. I will forever keep her close to my heart and hold on to the memories that she made so wonderful. I love and miss you Mindz. Until we meet again..Rest Peacefully
Megan Persell
April 25, 2014 | Carson City, NV
Our Deepest Sympathies Mr.Bowen, could see the deep love between you two every time you guys came in to the store, thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Sincerely ,
Joe and the MB family
Joe Castleberry
April 25, 2014 | Reno, NV
My sincere condolences. May you find you find comfort and the strength to cope. Psalms 55:22.
N S
April 24, 2014