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Terry Bowling Obituary

Bowling, Terry L.; age 65; of Farwell; passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. Terry was born the son of Robert L. and Maxine Elizabeth (Laverty) Bowling on April 27, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant. He was united in marriage to Bobbi Ward on December 31, 1991. Terry was a lifelong resident of Farwell; he had worked at Evart Products as a Fork Lift Driver. He had been an active member of A.A., sponsoring many throughout the years. Following his Dad’s death, his mother gave Terry his 1986 Chevy Pickup. Even shortly before his passing Terry had plans to work on the truck this summer to get it ready for the Labor Day Parade. Even though Terry did not get to see his project finished his family plans on completing the truck in time for the parade. On the day of Terry’s passing, he was able to watch his youngest daughter get married. Terry attended the Farwell United Methodist Church; he enjoyed going to the casino, helping others and was very easy to please. Terry is survived by his wife Bobbi; daughters Amanda (Jeff) Decator of Farwell and Rebecca (Jarred Martinez) Bowling of Clare; sisters, Sherry Sanger of Barryton and Vickie (Daniel) Dysinger of Farwell; grandchildren Michael J. Ward, Ayden Ward, Leland O’Connor and Lyle Barnett; a special family member Britany Lewis and special nephews and nieces, other family and friends. Terry was predeceased by his parents. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Farwell United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Neihardt officiating. Visitation is from 12 Noon until the time of services at 1 p.m. Arrangements were handled by the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

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Published by Morning Sun from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2016.

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Traci Unger

February 18, 2016

Terry is a very special man. I was so lucky to know him for the time I did. His wonderful family and himself know how to leave a special impression. On your heart. Im thinking is you all!

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