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BETTY BOWMAN Obituary

BETTY L. BOWMAN, 81, of rural Markle, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. She was born May 18, 1934, in Allen County, a daughter of the late Loren D. and Mabel A. (Weaver) Boxell. She was a graduate of East Union Center High School. She worked at G.E. for 10 years; and at V.H. Electronics as a secretary and administrative assistant for 15 years before retiring in 1996. She was a lifetime member of Zanesville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed canning, walking, and working with her flowers and garden. She especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Surviving family include her husband, Terry L. Bowman; son, Kent (Denise) Bowman; daughter, Julianne (Ed) Miller; grandchildren, Zachary and Hilary Bowman, Austin (Samantha), Erin, Alyssa, and Bryce Miller; sisters, Carol Diskey, and Janet (Jim) Beckstein. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Zanesville United Methodist Church, 11811 N. Wayne St., Zanesville with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian. Burial will be in Hoverstock Cemetery, Zanesville. Memorials may be made to Zanesville United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse. Visit elzey-patterson-rodak.com to leave condolences.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 26, 2015.

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Evelyn Van Meter

January 18, 2016

Terry
Sorry to hear about Betty. Prayers and condolences from Jon, Kerry and me. I know she will be missed. A very wonderful gal.

Marilyn Boxell Bishop

January 5, 2016

Terry, so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim and Mary Lee Robinson

December 29, 2015

Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go with Betty and family. God bless and keep your family.
jim and marylee

Debbie Frazier

December 28, 2015

Kent,Denise and Family,
Tom and I wish to convey are deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Remember all the good times and keep her close to your heart always.

Jim & Helen Ratcliffe

December 27, 2015

Terry our sympathy to you and your family.

JF

December 27, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Dafforn

December 26, 2015

Sorry for your loss Terry and family.

LaVonne Smith Sparrow

December 26, 2015

Terry & family, I am so sorry for your loss of Betty, a neighbor for 34 years.

Neuhauser families

December 25, 2015

Condolences to your family for the loss of Betty!

Sandy and Mike DeWald

December 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to Terry and to Betty's family. Betty was a lovely woman who faced her cancer battle with courage and dignity. Always enjoyed visiting with her at the lake. She will be missed.

George & Sue Hiatt

December 24, 2015

So sorry for your families' lose. We have lost a very good friend too. Will miss seeing her smiling face at the lake. Was always amazed at her positive outlook, regardless of the circumstances she had to face.

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