Robert Bruce "Fat Bob" Bowen Jr.

1948 - 2016

Robert (Fat Bob) Bruce Bowen Jr.

Robert Bruce Bowen left this world on October 1, 2016 at his home in Reno Nevada from complications of Agent Orange. Bob was born on March 25, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where his father was stationed in the U.S. Army. Bob was born to Robert Bruce Bowen Sr. and Valarie (Snell) Bowen. After Robert Sr. was discharged from the U.S. Army he received his law degree from Harvard University. He then moved his family to Reno when Bob was six years old. Bob graduated from Reno High School in 1966. He soon volunteered for the Nevada Army National Guard. In 1969 Bob was sent to Vietnam, his unit was attached to the 101st Airborne Division.

Harley Davidson Motorcycles were a great passion of Bob. Soon after his return from Vietnam he joined the Branded Few Motorcycle Club. His nick name of Fat Bob came from the type of gas tanks he ran on his motorcycles. Bob was a lifelong member of the Branded Few Motorcycle club. Bob was well loved and respected by all in the biker world.

Bob was a man who loved to help his community. He and his Dad were both Masons in Masonic Lodge 13 Reno, Nevada. He did many charity events here in the Northern Nevada area.

Bob attended TMCC and UNR, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. Soon after Bob went to work at Sierra Pacific Power Company/NV Energy. He worked for them for 37 years retiring 2013.

Bob met his soul mate Cindy (Riddle) Bowen in 1990. They were married on March 13, 1993. They had a wonderful marriage.

Bob is survived by his wife Cindy Bowen of Reno; Son Zeke Bowen and family of Gering, Nebraska; Daughter Rose Bonwell and family of Enterprise Alabama; Sister Kim Swan of Renton Washington; Sister Jane Cook of Lyle, Washington; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Bob also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews

Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Fernley Nevada November 4, 2016 at 2:00. Following the internment there will be Celebration of Bob's life at Eli's Dog House. The family asks that in lieu of flowers please make a donation in Bob's name to Veteran Guest House 880 Locus Street, Reno, Nevada Phone 7753246958.