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Virginia Bowen Obituary
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Virginia E. Bowen, 76, died April 20, 2010, at her son's home.
She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Manchester, N.H., to Henery and Mary Anna Volkmann (Rzasa). She married Harry Bowen, her husband of 57 years, on Feb. 9, 1952. The couple had six children-five sons and a daughter Victoria, died at age 2 in 1964.
She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was able to make every child feel loved for the unique person they were. Her gentle spirit and loving nature were revealed in her humble, selfless giving of her time and talent to family, friends, church and community.
She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends for her strong faith in God and as an inspiration to all who knew her.
Family members include her children, Michael, Mark, Robert, Randal and Kris; two brothers, Henry Volkmann and Wayne Volkmann; three sisters, Delores Volkmann, Carol Groleau and Maureen Johnson; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: A viewing will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, and burial at Arlington National Cemeterywill occur at a later date.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Bowen
Brian Cote
April 27, 2010
Mark and the rest of the Bowen family. I remember you mom when I was only 22 years old. She always had a smile on her face. Just like my mother. She used to always tell me to behave myself! Which I though at the time was funny. But so many years later, she was just being herself. My condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Peter & Sarah Lajoie
April 27, 2010
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We send our deepest condolences.
LESLIE TANGUAY
April 26, 2010
i I will miss Ginny dearly she was the kindest person you could have ever meet. I feel priveledged to have worked with her at DOVER BOWL.
April 24, 2010
Dear Bowen Family,
Happy memories of Ginny running around helping everyone, worrying about her kids and loving them, kindness personified. From the Nativity Chapel days, Eileen Brady (Sister of Mercy)
Lori Smith
April 24, 2010
When I think of Ginny, I remember her smile. How she knew every child in Dover Bowl and who they belonged to. Her kindness, her generousity. She will truly be missed and my prayers are with her family.
April 23, 2010
We will all miss jennie at bowling we love her so my hold family will miss her dealy i work with her there our love go with all the Bowen family Love Doris Lanciano
April 23, 2010
dear Bowen family,
I'm so lucky to have known your mother for over 35 years, and proud to call her my friend! I'll cherish the last few times we were together,enjoying lunch.
She certainly loved all of you, and never tired of "bragging" about her family.
May God be with all of you, and know God is happy to finally have her home, as she is happy to be with him,and her husband and little Victoria.
Love, Pat & ED Flynn
April 23, 2010
Dear Virginia, I will miss you so much but I know you will always be looking over us. You were a wonderful & loving sister, aunt & God mother to my two daughters, Noella & Sue. Also a great mother to all of your children. May you R.I.P with Vicky & Hank.
Loving you always, your sister,
Maureen (Volkmann) Johnson
April 23, 2010
I love & miss you. May you rest in peace with Uncle Hank. You both were very amazing & special Aunt & Uncle & also great God parents to me & my sister. You will always be in our hearts.
loving you always, Noella (Johnson) St Denis
April 23, 2010
Mark, again, my condolences to you and your family.... Carmel
Natalie Downs
April 23, 2010
Mark,Kris and the Bowen family.I am so sorry to hear of Ginnys passing.She was one of the kindest,loving and caring persons I have ever met.Her faith was strong.I am proud to call her my friend.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darlene Eddows
April 23, 2010
Thinking of the Bowen family and keeping you in our prayers. Virginia was a wonderful lady. To see the love in her eyes when one of her boys walked in was amazing. She and Hank are truly missed by their Langdon family.
Patti Foss
April 23, 2010
Ginnie......you will be missed.------- What a great worker she was, always doing the "special gifts" raffle table at St. Mary's Craft Fairs over the years.
Our thoughts and prayers with the family. ....Patti & Tyler Foss
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