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Roni Greenwood
August 19, 2022
Mr. Owren was my orchestra teacher. I played cello at the time. He was just a lovely, kind, caring gentleman, always.
Leigh
June 1, 2021
Loved that this memorial came in email today for Bob. Thinking of you, Heidi and Diana... with love, Leigh
Deborah Briseno
March 5, 2017
Mr. Owren had to be my favorite teacher. He pushed us all to be better than our best. He encouraged me not only to do well in music, but also encouraged me to encourage others. When I got sick just after high school, he had the choir send me get well notes. I've never forgotten! I am sad that I did not try to contact him these many years! I hope I am as good of a teacher and mentor as he was to me! Deb Briseno Kent Meridian High School 1984.
Leigh Becker Snodgrass
April 9, 2016
Dear Heidi and Diana,
I am just learning of Bob's passing... My heart is incredibly heavy for your loss. Words do not express what you three meant to me during those years together. I am forever grateful for the peace, the fun, and the freedom you shared by bringing me into your lives. My life was changed for the good because I knew you.
Much love, Leigh Becker Snodgrass
marti jane robertson
June 29, 2015
We had such fun times! Bob was a wonderful inspiration and very much loved and appreciated by his students and friends. He will not be forgotten. RIP
Marti Jane Robertson, class of '76
Michelle Gill-Warren
June 11, 2015
Mr. Owren was an amazing choir teacher. So diversified in the music he chose. I also cleaned his and his wife's house in my high schoo years. (She was my German teacher). They were both amazing people. I am saddened by his death. He brought my musical ability out and gave me confidence. God bless this amazing teacher and man. Much love.
June 10, 2015
WOW! it's hard to believe such a big part of our past is gone. He was such a presence at KM and a great teacher. So many good memories for so many students. He was my choir teacher for my 3 years at KM, including the Swing Choir my senior year...he was an awesome mentor. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us, I hope you know how loved he was by so many people and knowing gives you some comfort.
Teresa Seigenthaler Dapiaoen, class of 73
Anita Seigenthaler
June 10, 2015
Every time I watch Mr. Holland's Opus I think or Mr. Owren and what a legacy he created in us.
Liz Hurskainen Wight
June 9, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Owren's passing. I was a choir student at Kent-Meridian 1970-1972 and loved being in his choir and working with him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a passion for our music making. I was fortunate to be able to visit he and Heidi during the summer of 2013 at their home in Des Moines. It was wonderful to see him, still looking handsome and dapper as ever!!! He was a wonderful man and music educator, and had a huge influence on my career path. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. God bless all of you!!!
Diana Pratt
June 9, 2015
Any fond memories I have of high school include Bob Owren and music. When I think of my favorite teacher I will always think of Bob. Rest in peace.
Diana Chapin Pratt class of 72
Cynthia Masters Barron
June 7, 2015
To the family~~~
Mr.Owren was our favorite teacher at Kent Meridian~
My brother and I had three great years in Chorus with him~~~.
His great voice and wit~and his daily humor were priceless~~
Year's later I would see him stroll through the Bon~Macys SouthCenter store on occasion~~
Always friendly~asking about my brother George and my mom Jeanne~~~
I could never call him Bob~~~
Ah ~ha~ha~~~ It would always be Mr.Owren~~~
And my brother would see him often skiing at Crystal Mt.~~~~~~
We are sad today~~~~
But always good memories of a time long gone~~~
We are thinking of you all~~~~
Cynthia Masters Barron~~~Class of 1974
George Masters~~~~~~~~~~~Class of 1975
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