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Trina Fowler Obituary

Fowler Trina Lynn Fowler, age 41, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2013, surrounded by family. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 3, 1971. Moved to Minnesota in 1976. Grew up in Golden Valley. Moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1990. Her courage, beauty, and love will forever be an inspiration to us all. Trina modeled locally and internationally. She got her nursing degree from Ohio University and was an ER nurse at Mount Carmel St Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Survived by her beautiful and loving children Emily Bookheimer and Jake Buser; parents, Mary Jane Towle and Howard Towle; brother, Chuck Fowler (Amy); and sister, Becky Towle; nieces, Vanessa and Vivian Fowler; beloved boyfriend, John Neumann; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Masonic Cancer Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29, at 3 p.m. at the Campus Club, 4th floor Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Published by This Week Community Newspapers from May 25 to May 26, 2013.

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Marie and Mark

April 30, 2018

To Trina's family: We didn't know Trina but we live in Golden Valley and often walk through Brookview Park, stopping to sit on a beautiful bench overlooking the pond with a dedication plaque to Trina. It's so peaceful. Tonight I just looked her up after our walk and found this site. Our condolences for the loss of your loved one. Thank you for the gift of a bench to sit on and feel grateful for life's many gifts and comfort in life's many sorrows. Peace.

June 6, 2013

Judy and I were saddened to hear of your loss of Trina. I am sure that the memories that you have of Trina will help to console you in your time of loss. Bruce and Judy Lester

Ray Lombardi

June 1, 2013

To Trina's parents and family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. I worked with Trina at Genesis Good Samaritan in Zanesville Ohio and was shocked to hear of her passing. She was simply exceptional in so many ways. It was my pleasure getting to know her and know that she will be deeply missed. Trina, rest in peace in God's loving embrace.

Nicholas Sheppard

June 1, 2013

I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to have known and worked with Trina. She was a great person and a wonderful nurse.

Dawn Ditmarson

May 31, 2013

Mary Jane, Howard, and all of Trina's family. God's comfort to you all at this time of loss. Cherish memories of a life filled with family, friends, blessings, and love. Trina sounded like an exceptional young lady and my prayers are with you all.

May 31, 2013

So sorry upon learning Trina's passing. Diane and I will miss her. JB Anderson

Sue Berry

May 29, 2013

Thinking of you and your family - so very sorry for your loss.

Brennon O'Callaghan

May 29, 2013

What a positive fulfilled life she lived. You can see it even now by all of the support and comfort she brings you through family and friends.

Stanley Williams

May 29, 2013

Louerne and I want you to know that we share your profound sorrow at the loss of your daughter.We will keep her in our prayers. Stan and Louvere Williams, Dept. of Surgery

May 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - may you find peace and comfort in your memories.

Kaysie

May 29, 2013

NOTE: The time for Trina's Celebration of Life service has been changed to 4:00 pm with doors open for gathering to begin at 3:30 pm. Visitation and refreshments to follow until 5:30.

Niea Johnson

May 29, 2013

My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you Mary Jane and the children of your daughter as well as your family and those this event has affected.

May 29, 2013

MaryJane, Howard, Chuck, Becky, Amy, Emily, Jake, Vanessa and Vivian. I am sorry we cannot be with you today to celebrate Trina's life...such a beautiful and loving young woman, taken from you all too soon...With deepest sympathy, Lynn Towle

May 29, 2013

Caring, beautiful, loving, giving, always our Trina....

May 28, 2013

Heartfelt sympathy to the family,
May you find peace and comfort by means of prayer, both your's and mine - Psalms 65:2

May 28, 2013

Mary Jane and family,
My heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Danette Oien

Paula Pingue

May 28, 2013

My heart goes out to the family and close friends of our dear Trina. We have been so fortunate to share some of this lifetime with her.
I miss you, girlfriend!

Jenny & Dave Thomas

May 28, 2013

Mary Jane & Howard,
You have our deepest sympathy on the heartbreaking loss of your beautiful, beloved daughter. May her memory, that lives in your hearts, give you comfort.

Stephanie Daily

May 28, 2013

Mary Jane and Howard and the Fowler family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so sad to lose someone so young. My heart goes out to you all.

May 28, 2013

Please accept my sincere condolences. I know that the pain from losing Trina is unbearable beyond words. My heart goes out to you. May the greatest source of comfort, God, lovingly comfort you and grant you peace of mind and heart. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deep sympathy, Adrianne

Anita Wallace

May 28, 2013

Trina lives on through the love of her family and friends and the memories and experiences you shared together. My thoughts are with you, Mary Jane, and your family during this deep sadness and loss. Big hugs. Anita Wallace

Jennifer Plank

May 28, 2013

Trina was a wonderful friend, I will miss her dearly.

May 28, 2013

I worked with Trina at MCSA in the ER. I didn't have a chance to get to know her very well but I will always remember her positive outlook and beautiful smile. Prayers to Trina's family, especially her beloved children.

May 28, 2013

The many beautifully, long years I worked at the U with you, Mary Jane, and remembering your loving kindnesses, may those same qualities of love, care, and concern you shared with all of us, return to you as you grieve for your daughter. And I grieve for you, too, for your loss of a life taken from you so quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

~Sharon Kambeitz

May 28, 2013

My thoughts are with Mary Jane and Howard. My thoughts and continuous prayers are with you all as you celebrate the beautiful life of an amazing nurse, woman, friend, sister, mother and daughter. God speed! Trina will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

May 27, 2013

To all of Trina's family, I am so sorry about her horrific loss, and at such a young vibrant age. Mary Jane, I will treasure all those stories you told about Trina and her kids all those years we worked together at the U of M. Love, Mary Knatterud

Narhan and Barb Cooley

May 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter.

Kathleen Olakunle

May 26, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.

Tiffany Babinsky

May 26, 2013

Trina was one of my closest friends. She was smart, kind, easygoing, down-to-earth, and fun to be around. We had many fun "girls' nights" together laughing and sharing stories. She was so loved, and will be missed by many.

Janet Streig

May 26, 2013

Mary Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Trina. You and the family are in my prayers.

Bonnie Jude

May 26, 2013

I had the honor of being Trina's teacher for a short time. An exceptionally intelligent, vivacious and beautiful young woman. Gone far too soon. My deepest sympathies.

May 26, 2013

I am so shocked and saddened to read Trina's obituary in the Columbus Dispatch. I haven't seen Trina in years but think of her often. We had a great time as room-mates. My thoughts are with all of her family.
Sincerely, Trish Seitz

Charlie & Lynn Towle

May 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Trina's family every where. May you each continue to bathe in the warmth of her memory at this time and for your future years.

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