Richard C. Sowden

Richard C. Sowden

Richard Sowden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2004.
Sowden Richard C. Sowden, age 82, of St. Anthony Village. His life ended peacefully at home on Oct. 1, 2004. 1941 graduate of Edison High School and a US Navy WWII Veteran. Retired 37 year employee of NW Bell. Since retirement in 1983 he enjoyed his wood shop, his family and many friends. Survived by wife of 57+ years, Dolores "Doeds"; son, Jeff (Barb) & Nathan, Phil and Greg Sowden; daughter, Sue (Jim) & Melissa, Mike and Matt Stone; daughter, Sally (Dave) & Amanda Sawyer; nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dick's life will be Monday, Oct. 4, 2004 11:00 AM, Nativity Lutheran Church, 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony Village. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM also at the Church and one hour prior to service. Private interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorials preferred to the MN Lupus Foundation or Nativity Lutheran Church Baptismal Fund. His strength, courage, tenacity and sense of humor were an inspiration to all who knew him. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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October 4, 2004

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Nancy & Denny Norling

October 4, 2004

Dear Doed, Jeff, Susie, Sally and Family,

We send our love & deepest sympathy to each of you. Dick lived a wonderful life & enjoyed his family to the utmost. There are marvelous memories to keep you all.

We thank God for him. He was a blessing to so many, including us.

God bless each of you.



You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Love always,

Rick & Jean Tremmel

October 4, 2004

Doed & Family,



Jean and I were saddened to hear about Dick's passing. As, you know Dick had a significant impact on my life. He always acted like my father as I worked for and with him a NWB. I have great memories of him as a mentor and loving friend. Jean and I remember him as a strong family man with compassion and love for those under his care and guidance. I know that I'm a better person just to have known him.



We are sorry that we could not attend his "Celebration of Life" today.



We ask that God continue to Bless and Keep your family during this time of sorrow.



Love you all,

michael jacobs

October 4, 2004

DEAR SALLY AND SOWDEN FAMILY,

IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. I KNOW IT IS NEVER EASY TO SAY GOODBYE TO OUR PARENTS,

BUT KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE KEEPING YOU CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD IS WITH YOU.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.

MIKE AND MICHELE JACOBS

Dennis & Sheila LESTERSON

October 3, 2004

Our sympathy is with you.

Sue (Russeth) Miller

October 3, 2004

I am so glad that I was able to know Dick my whole life. What a wonderful man he was! He always had a smile and a nice word for me and I will treasure my memories of him. My heart goes out to all his family.

Thelma Russeth

October 3, 2004

I'm so glad I had the chance to say my goodbyes to your husband and father. What a wonderful guy!

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