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Ann Reis Bowes, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2015, in Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was the daughter of Verne and Vera Wilbur, born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 10, 1927. She grew up and attended school in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Ann graduated from Ohio University with a degree in education, and began her teaching career at Hillview School in Sylvania, OH. She spent 34 years teaching elementary school, retiring from Glendale-Fielbach School in 1990.
On April 29, 1951, she married Dick Reis, an Air Force pilot who died in the line of duty in September 1951. On June 11, 1955, Ann married Charles Bowes, who was her lover for over 59 years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles; sons, John, Tim (Caren), and George; grandsons, Branden (Lauren) and Bryce (Kara); granddaughter, SuAnn, and special cousin, Donna Majors.
Friends are invited to visit from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave., where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park immediately following. To send Ann's family online condolences, please visit
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Barbara Davis
February 24, 2024
I spent New Years 2023 witg George in Galveston. We laughed and laughed. George has a GREAT sense of humor, and he got it from Chuck and Ann. Although Chuck was a jokester, Ann had a real wit, and George got the best of both of them. Ann and Chuck hold a special place in my heart.
Lynn Brown
March 20, 2015
Dear Chuck, George and the whole Bowes family,
I am very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you. I think it was Ann who used to say, "You kids, more fun"
to those of us who met Ann through George
back in the 1980's.
March 19, 2015
Charlie, Just read of your loss and want you to know I'm thinking of you and remembering all the good times we had camping. Take good care of yourself. Bob Houser - Bellefontaine, Ohio
March 4, 2015
Charlie we remember the good times camping. Our deepest sympathy to all. Love and prayers Carol & Clay Lindeman
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Joan & Richard Micelli
March 4, 2015
Charles and Family, Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Ann was a special lady and will be missed by many who knew her. God Bless Richard & Joan Micelli
Patty & Ray Bryant
March 3, 2015
Charlie, George, Tim and John our sympathy and prayers are with you. Ann was such a wonderful person! It was always a joy to be with her. We loved her so much and she will certainly be missed. May God give you all the strength and comfort you need.
Dick & Belva Sackett
March 3, 2015
Dear Chuck -- we are so sad to hear of your Ann going to her heavenly home. We always looked forward to seeing you at the rallies but times have changed and we can only cherish our memories. God Bless and we will keep you in our prayers.
Michelle Hoch-Henningsen
March 3, 2015
I've known the Bowes family my entire life. I'm so lucky. Every one of them is family to me. My mom died in 2000. Ann was the only person in the world who could say, "Michelle!" in the way my mom would when I was saying shocking, vulgar things... loved her for that.
Lauri Lewandowski
March 3, 2015
Chuck, John, Tim, & George,
I am so very sorry to learn of Ann's passing. Heaven has most certainly gained a most beautiful angel!!! Please know that I have always loved you all as my own!! I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers. May God bring you peace, love and light at this most difficult time.
Much love,
Lauri Getzinger Lewandowski
Jeffery Spratt
March 3, 2015
Chuck I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you
March 3, 2015
We are sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki, Mike and Barb Blair and their families
March 2, 2015
Dear Charlie, we are very to sorry to hear of your great loss. we did't know Ann very long but she was always so kind an welcoming to us. We will miss her joyful smile. Sorry we can't be with you.
God Bless you and help you as you deal with her loss.
Jim and Betty Moncher 406
Connie and David Sheppard
March 2, 2015
Chuck, Tim, John, Tim, Carin and Grandchildren,
We are so saddened by Ann's passing. She was one special lady and will forever have a place in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and know that we love you. Love, Dave, Connie, Kaitlyn and Shaylyn
March 2, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear about Ann's passing. She was a kind person with a sweet spirit. She will be truly missed. Love, Dr. Allen Schwisow & family
Linda Gariepy/ plate lady
March 2, 2015
Charlie so sorry for the passing of Ann, she was a wonderful lady, alway looked forward to your visits . Her smile and encouragement
Will surly be missed. Hugs and prayers to you and your family..
Paul & Mary Klein
March 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about your wife and mother. She certainly has a seat at the Lord's table. God bless.
Janet Lankey
March 1, 2015
Tim, Caren & family - so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Jim & Janet Lankey
Barbara Davis
March 1, 2015
Chuck, George, Tim, and John,
I am so sorry for the loss of Ann who was so sweet, warm and very funny. Went I went to school in Cleveland with George I could not always get home for the holidays to my own parents and the Bowes were my second parents who always took me in. I have fond memories of some Thanksgivings and Christmas at your home in Toledo (and Tim's wedding). I know you both touched many lives as teachers and amassed many friends in retirement travelling the country. Your love for each other and kindness to others set an example of "the Good Life."
February 28, 2015
Condolence to the family of Ann Bowes.
She was a wonderful teacher who will be long remembered by her students and their parents. May God's blessings be on her and all who mourn the loss of her.
With sincere sympathy,
Jean Tomalis and Family
Becky Brocus
February 28, 2015
Charlie and family, I am so sorry for the passing of Ann. We always had so much fun with that group of people at Glendale. I really enjoyed seeing you at my retirement party. Ann was snow awesome woman and will be missed by all. Love and God Bless your family.
Judy Marshall
February 28, 2015
Charlie,
So sorry to hear the news of Ann's death. She was such a dear lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Kozbial
February 28, 2015
Charlie, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your life. I have fond memories of you and Ann when we were all teaching in TPS.
Marjorie (Westphal) Harbison
February 28, 2015
I'm so sad to hear of Mrs. Bowes passing. My condolences to the family. She was always so nice to me growing up as was Mr. Bowes.
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