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Max Bowden Obituary
October 20, 1935 - April 4, 2013
Max was born in Oxford Colorado. He enjoyed working with his hands creating things whether in the garage (making useful items with wood) or in the garden raising food or flowers. As with the plants in the garden he cultivated many friends in the garden of life who will miss him.
Max is survived by his wife Carolyn of 57 years, three children, eight grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday April 11th at Fairview Church of the Nazarene. 46 North Fairview Street, Nampa. To share a memory of Max or to offer condolences to Max's family please visit www.alsippersons.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Max Bowden
Butch & Joyce Ryals
April 15, 2013
Carolyn, we just heard of Max's homegoing. Thank God for His gift of salvation & eternal life with Him,find comfort in knowing we will see him again in eternity. Lot's of old memories. We sent our love.
April 15, 2013
Carolyn & family, we just now heard about Max's home going. Our thoughts & our
Chris & Gloria Klein
April 9, 2013
Carolyn, Sandy & Family,
So sorry to hear about Max. We have fond memories of him and his ever ready smile & the fact that he never knew a stranger! Our love, Chris & Gloria
Verla Shepherd Hood
April 8, 2013
Max will be missed! I have special memories of family times together that I treasure. I know he is happy with Jesus now.
I send love and prayers to my family,
Verla Shepherd Hood
April 8, 2013
Carolyn & Sandy, Our love and prayers with you and family. Remember Max fondly & always enjoyed his smiles and he never knew a stranger!
Cindy Byers
April 8, 2013
Your husband, and father will be missed by all your frinds. Our prayers are with you.
Gail Goldsmith
April 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you right now. Our prayers are with you, Carolyn, and the whole family.
Love,
Ray and Gail Goldsmith
Jackie Bowden
April 8, 2013
I wish I could be there. I love you Uncle max and I will miss you.
Teresa Spurrier
April 8, 2013
Grandpa wouldnt want us to mourne for too long. We will miss him deeply, however he is home with Jeses and hes no longer in pain
lonnie swonger
April 7, 2013
A good man from a wonderful family. Our hearts go out to all.
Betty Hill
April 7, 2013
Carolyn...I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers are with you. May our wonderful Lord bless and strengthen you. Oh, how I remember our days at the hospital; lots of good times and difficult times, too. I am writing to you from Liberty, TX; have lived here for over 32 years. Would love to hear from you after things settle down and you have time. Betty (Husarik)Hill.
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