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Gary Gowen Obituary

Gowen, Gary Joe, 80 of Miami, passed away July 26, 2014. Gary was born December 6, 1933 in Boonville, Indiana to the late Claude and Virginia Gowen. He was predeceased by his Wife of 40 years, Joyce Rutstein Gowen in 2008. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving children, Michael (Phyllis) Gowen, Cindy (Harold) Hatcher, Jeffrey (Christina) Gowen, his grandchildren, Justin Gowen, Samantha Gowen, Joey Hatcher and Jaimie Hatcher and his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lynmoore ALF for taking such good care of our father. Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jul. 29, 2014.

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vanessa Chica-Osbrach

August 2, 2014

To the Gowen family, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone is never easy especially a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I send my loves and hugs your way.

Eben Osbrach

August 2, 2014

Uncle Gary I love you very much, you were like a father figure to me. When I came home from the hospital as a new born you and Tonta brought me home. I will always love and remember you. You are now with Tonta you have each other again. I hope your smiling down on all of us while you sip on some buttermilk. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. Rest in Peace Uncle Gary!

Melanie

August 1, 2014

Cindy, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have loving memories of him and mom ~ now they are together again. May you have special memories to keep in your heart always. My love and thoughts are with you, sweetie.

j f

July 31, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.1Cor 3:4.

Tracy Anderson

July 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss Cindy, you and your family are in my prayers.

Ken Karaczewski

July 29, 2014

Cindy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.

Jean Poltl

July 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Gary.

Carolyn Hanson

July 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss Gowen family. We are thinking about you during this difficult time.

Jason & Jessica Hart

July 29, 2014

From our thoughts to our memories,
From our days to our nights.
From the east to the west,
From my love that I write.

From the sadness we shed when you went away,
But in our hearts and minds you will forever stay .

Jenna Jacquin

July 29, 2014

I will truely miss Gary and never forget the day he came into our lives at the Lynmoore. Thank you for trusting us with his care and allowing us to be a part of such an amazing life. He will be in our hearts forever! ??

Carol Goldsmith-Moore

July 29, 2014

Cindy, we am so sorry for your loss. Bev and I send our love.

phyllis (Louie) rutstein

July 29, 2014

You will be missed so much, Buttermilk. You will always be remembered with great affection. Ta-ta for now. All my love, Louie

Cindy Hatcher

July 29, 2014

I love you so much dad and will miss you every day of my life. Until we meet again. Your little girl.

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