Birth date: May 17, 1935 Death date: Apr 12, 2015
Donald J. Bowen, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Poppen Residence; 42 years to the day his daughter, Diane, passed. He was born on May 17, 1935 to Fred and Ila Bowen in Muskegon. On July 29, 1953 he married Jo Read Obituary
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Dad, as 2015 is coming to an end, I just hope you know this was the hardest year of my life. Not having you around everyday has been a huge adjustment. The holidays and family will never be the same. I, have no words to describe the void in my heart. Just one more day to laugh and smile with you. Love you dad, your baby girl.
Not a minute goes by I don't think of you dad. My tears still flow daily
Joni and Family, you all are so lucky to have a dad like Don, he was always so kind and considerate. I always looked forward to visiting with him at Jonis', he always had a story or 2 to share. I feel lucky myself and privileged to have known him.
Love, Roxanne
Alice, Michelle and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting of Don, but I felt as though I knew him by how fondly and kindly you spoke of him. May you find comfort in your happy memories and may God bless you with an abundance of strength and peace. Hugs!!
I still remember Don the meat man. When all the Bobby and Bonnie Norton, Clara Sue, and countless others gathering at his truck, where we received a cold hot dog and an Eckrich pencil. You will be missed and always in our memories.
Linda Hathaway Keenan
Don was a good friend of mine for 60 years. You will not be forgotten. I will miss our daily visits at Town and Country and all the laughs we shared.
Your friend,
Ed Little
What a wonderful man, you will be missed by so many.
In remembrance of a man who was an icon for me in my childhood. Don embodied the true small town philosophy that everyone knows everyone and you always greet your customers with a smile, a pat on the back, an inquiry as to the family and then proceed to tell a really bad joke. Although I haven't seen Don in many years, I still smile when I think of him and I'll always remember him with fondness and warmth. My heart goes out to Alice, family and friends.
