Cindy Louise Bowhay

The prayer that is most relevant in this situation is; "God, please grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference." Those were the last words Cindy and I wrote one day before Jesus came and took one very special Angel home. Cindy passed peacefully at two in afternoon on Friday September 6th, 2019. She was surrounded by family and close friends during the days leading up to her passing.

Two years ago, Cindy and I received a call that shattered our dream-come-true-life. She had been diagnosed with cancer and it was stage four. One of the first things she said was, "If I pass away, I don't want anyone to say I lost my battle with cancer. My battle isn't with cancer. My battle is keeping my faith with God while the cancer takes me." And she kept her faith up until her last breath.

Cindy, kept active with our business as much as possible because she loved working with the whole community. We both have so enjoyed being part of so many family's lives for the past 31 years. We have enjoyed watching the many kids that have worked for us grow up and become successful members of the community and around the world. Even in pain she never complained as she spent time in the greenhouse talking with the customers and always loved it.

Cindy and I wanted to thank you all from our very soul for all of the prayers that have gotten us through the last two years. To those of you that participated in the early fund raising there are not words to explain what it did for Cindy and the whole family. God, is good and he has always provided everything we have needed.

Cindy, wanted to stay here more than anything and loved everyone so much. She wanted all of you to know she was sorry she had to go and was so thankful to have been able to have lived in such a caring, loving community.

Cindy and I were very, very thankful to have such a wonderful medical team here in Juneau, Dr. Hernandez at Valley Medical led the Team. The BRH was so clean and the staff so kind it made us so proud it was in our community.

We know how many lives and hearts were touched by Cindy's kindness and we want to celebrate that legacy of love together. Cindy wanted everyone to feel welcome to attend. Please, join us for a celebration of life for Cindy Louise Bowhay at Centennial Hall on this Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at 3 pm with a reception to follow.

Cindy Bowhay was born in Roseburg, OR. She spent her childhood in Bremerton, WA. She is also an alumni of Milo Adventist Academy in Wisconsin. She is survived by her loving parents David and Caroline Newman. Her three older brothers, David, Daniel, and Terry Newman. Her younger sister, Tina Daris. Her forever faithful husband and partner in everything she did, Steven Bowhay. And her grateful children, some by birth, some not. Her five sons, Brandon Bowhay, Sean Smith, Zachary Bowhay, Wesley Bowhay, and Tristen Hunter. Her one daughter, Melissa Bowhay, two daughter-in-laws, Cari Bowhay, and Jolene Smith. She is also survived by her beautiful grandchildren whom she loved so dearly: Violet Bowhay, Steven B. Bowhay, Bruer Smith, Arbor Smith, and Willow Smith. And numerous relatives and close friends.

In lieu of flowers or other goods, Cindy wanted donations sent to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.