San Luis Obispo, California
Dec 22, 1930 – Apr 9, 2020 (Age 89)
Thomas Arthur Bowles Thomas Arthur Bowles was born December 22, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, to Theodore and Florence McGrath Bowles, grew up in Glendale, California and passed away peacefully in his home on April 9 th . He met his wife Joan Irvin in 1952, they were married for 67 years. She...
Read MoreTom and Joan were parents and in-laws of dear friends who were a joy to be around. I am saddened by his passing as both Tom and Joan were positive influences in my life and among the blessings that I count
Mark Bradford
May 08, 2020 | Friend
Tom, I love you for always making me feel welcome a and we're interested in what was going on with me. Steve
April 21, 2020
My prayers to you John and Leslie. I'm grateful to have known Tom and Joan over many years. Their great love for each other and their family was inspiring.
Kitty Downey
April 20, 2020 | JACKSONVILLE, TX
Rest in Peace Tom; back with your beloved wife Joan! My family was blessed to know your family for many years. Thank you John and Leslie for sharing your parents with us and for all you did for them in their last days. I pray for all your family to be at peace. Big huge hugs to you all.
Sherrie Fabricius
April 18, 2020 | San Luis Obispo, CA | Friend
I will miss Tom's great big laugh, his warm bear hugs and the way he focused on the important things in life. With all my love, Melody
April 18, 2020
Tom what a wonderful inspiration to all he met. Thank you for your love.
Julie
April 17, 2020 | Friend
Well my friend you are finally with Joanie. I hope you are both enjoying many sunsets and quiet moments.Tom as you told me recently "it has been a good ride". I will miss seeing you " round the campus".
To John, Leslie and families they loved you all so much and were so proud of all of you. Thank you for sharing both of them with me. I miss them both.
Dori
April 16, 2020 | San Luis Obisppo
We miss you Grandpa. So many memories out at the property. So glad you and Grandma are together again. Gone but not forgotten. So blessed to have lived so close. xoxo Lauren, Curtis, Callaway, and Parker
April 16, 2020 | CA
I am so sad to hear of Tom leaving us. I have known Tom for many years and he was one of the most loving and generous people I ever met. Everyone in AA loved Tom and we felt his love. Tom we will all miss you, but never forgotten.
April 15, 2020