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Warren Basil Bowen obituary, 1933-2025, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

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Memorial Service

Nov. 17, 2025

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

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Warren Bowen Obituary

Warren Basil Bowen
January 8, 1933 - November 2, 2025
Warren Basil Bowen, 92, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Helen Bowen, and his son, Larry. He is survived by his brother, Clyde Bowen, daughters, Beth Hernandez, and Brenda Van Shellenbeck (Karl), 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and numerous nieces, and nephews.

Born in Competine, Iowa in 1933, Warren grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa and graduated from Ottumwa High School. He served in the Army in New Jersey and enjoyed exploring New York City and all it had to offer. After that, he moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Helen Elder.

Warren was a kind, patient, and gentle man. He was a father figure to many, especially persons with special needs. He was a natural athlete, excelling in many sports, including golf and bowling. In his later years, he attended Shearer Hills Baptist Church.

A memorial service be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX.

A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Marbridge Villa, P.O. Box 2250, Manchaca, Texas, 78652.

You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 12, 2025.

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