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Joshua BOWERS Obituary
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BOWERS, Joshua Daniel (known to his friends and loved ones as JD) took his last train to his final home on April 21, 2014. Josh was born on April 1st, 1986 in Jacksonville Florida. He was an avid traveler and followed his childhood dream of traveling the states. A free spirit who loved the outdoors, trains, being with friends and family and making people laugh. His four legged companion, Tofu, was always by his side through all his adventures. He was loved by anyone and everyone who met him, and never knew a stranger. Josh is survived by his parents, Jenny Diane Bragg and Jon Wilson. His "nanny" Miriam Wilson His sisters, Jenna and Allison, nephews, Jordan, Zachary, Xander and Liam, nieces, Emily, Lily and Harper. His best friend since childhood, Daniel Ingles and countless other amazing friends all over this floating globe. He is preceded in death by his niece Harper, Grandparents J. Dudley and Elizabeth Betty (Rouse) Bragg. Cremation arrangements are by Angeles Funeral Directors in Coloraldo Springs, Coloraldo. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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Erika Adams
December 20, 2023
Looking you up today and found you. I miss you friend and all the trains we rode together. Phil and Bethany are with you now. I hope you guys are having fun at the big rock Candy Mountain.
Jenny Bragg
April 21, 2021
Son, you are missed so very much. You would have been 35 now. Your sister just bought her own home. This is the hardest day of the year for us. See you when God calls me home! Kiss Tofu for me. I love you dearly.
JD Jenny Bragg
April 21, 2020
My beloved son,I am thinking of you today,on the 6th year of missing you. Tofu dog is now with you,after 5 years of being my best friend,cancer took her too soon.I pray she is with you,her heart always was,she never stopped reacting to every train that went by. Miss both of you,especially on this day. Love,Mama
Beloved Tofu,now with her boy again.
April 21, 2019
On this,the 5th anniversary of the day you left us,you are loved and thought of by so many. I know you and Tofu are happy to be together once again,tho I miss her dearly. See you again,my son. Happy Easter,Love,Mama
Christine Cox
June 23, 2017
I'm going to miss this guy. He was pretty awesome, my family adored him. Rest In Peace friend.
April 27, 2017
Dearest son,I still think of you,every day. Life is not easy being here without you. Tofu is doing great,tho I know she misses you too.Every time we hear a train whistle,a faraway look comes into her eyes,and I know she is recalling good memories of riding those trains with you on your adventures around the country. I look forward to the day I see your face again,what a joy that will be. I love you,son. You were a light in my life. Now a memory.
Mom
January 28, 2015
Joshua you are not forgotten.You broke so many hearts when you left us.I am taking good care of your beloved Tofu.She is very dear to me.I know now why you loved her so.Such a loving girl she is! I love and miss you son.You were the best I ever gave this world.
Janelle Wright
April 28, 2014
I always thought I would see Josh again someday. I went to school with him in Urbana. He was the coolest guy. We met in Jr. High and stayed friends til he moved away after high school. I know he is in Heaven and I hope he and Adam see each other there. I pray for his family and wish I could have said goodbye.
Lacey Henning
April 28, 2014
I, first and foremost, want to send my deepest condolences to the family of a man that was closer to me than my own siblings.. Josh was just so accepting, loving and understanding. We all love and miss you dearly Josh.. Our wanderlust brought us together and it will unite us in the future..
Katrina Pope
April 27, 2014
Josh was my husband's best friend and brother and my baby girl's Uncle Choo-choo. A wonderful person that lived more in his short time on this earth than most do in a hundred years. He will definitely be missed by all of his friends from so many different places.
Renee Orlandi
April 27, 2014
I wish I could have known him. I send my sincerest codolences and much love to you his family and friends
April 26, 2014
My nephew Josh (by choice not by blood) I will miss you forever. There will always be a train going your way now. I will always miss you please watch over Laura from Heaven. Love, Aunt Jo
Moriah Brown
April 26, 2014
RIP Josh. Such a sweet guy. I went to high school with him.
Sandi Huddlestun
April 26, 2014
Riding that north bound headed to the promised land. Enjoy your many new adventures with your buddy Christopher(MONKY) you'll so be missed by all that met your wonderful soul.may you be now resting in everlasting peace.
ella stassia
April 26, 2014
Josh you sweet soul..stay close to your Momma, she needs your strength and presence..In her dreams make sure to take her on train rides with you and visit her and your loved ones often..there are no schedules or boundaries..ride free. God holds you close Angel.
Allison
April 26, 2014
I love you baby brother. Always.
April 26, 2014
My beloved son,and dearest friend...want to mention that he was VERY porud of hi Native American heritage,and was a Grass Dancer at several pow-wows.His native name was Star Spider...I like to think he is the newest conductor of the Glory Train,going wherever he chooses.I know Gods got him...and is lettin him travel...thats my prayer. Love to all his friends,I appreciate you all so very much.
Tara Wittenhagen
April 26, 2014
The obituary is so beautiful. He seemed so much like a wonderful person...So sorry for your families loss...may he find the inner peace he was searching for..rest in peace sweet boy....
Cathy Ingles
April 26, 2014
Josh spent a lot of time at my house with Dan. He was funny and kind and he loved his dog Tofu. He was a free spirit with itchy feet. May he find peace on this last journey.
April 26, 2014
Jenny & family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Josh was like a son to us. My son Dan and him were very close. He was a kind soul. He is in a better place and is riding the trains in heaven.
Becky Bair
Camp Hill, PA
Carmela Wiant
April 26, 2014
I am so very sorry of your loss I ask God to give all you much Peace. Many prayers for your family.
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