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Mary Sowar Obituary



SOWAR MARY B. SOWAR "Bonnie" (Age 84) On Thursday, October 16, 2009 at her home in Vienna, VA. Beloved wife of the late CDR Joseph F. Sowar, USN and mother of Douglas Sowar (Trudy), Timothy Sowar (Deborah), Jonathan Sowar (Alison), Steven Sowar (Carole) and Nancy White (Phillip). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Mrs. Sowar''s Life Celebration will be held at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, Va on Thursday, October 22 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA on Friday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Tuesday, December 15 at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to gather at the administration building by 10:30 a.m. The online guest book is available at: www.moneyandking.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2009.

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Stephen and Tricia Vaughn

October 22, 2009

Jon and family,
We were very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Cherish all the wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts.

Linda and Kevin Haile

October 21, 2009

Jon,
Kevin and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Please extend our condolences to Alison and everyone in the Sowar family.
Every time I saw your Mom I thanked her for making those swedish meatballs on New Years! Funny how certain good memories stay with you forever:)
With love,
Linda(Spollen)and Kevin Haile

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