Forest Wilson Bud Bowden (December 2, 1942 - August 25, 2014) Forest Wilson Bowden “Bud” Bay City, Michigan Mr. Bowden passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. The son of the late Wilson William and Leona Marie (Adair) Bowden was born December 2, 1942 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Forest was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Bullock Creek, Cursillo of Michigan, Keryx Prison Ministries, Michigan Youth Challenge Retreat. He proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force and retired from Dow Chemical Co. Plastic Lined Pipe in Bay City. Bud had a great love for music, playing his guitar, writing songs, singing and enjoyed his boots and cowboy hat. On June 18, 1966 he married the love of his life the former Margene K. Hoppe and she survives his passing. Also left behind to cherish his memories are one son and daughter-in-law; Marc and Nadine Bowden, one daughter and son-in-law; Mara and Brent Imker, six grandchildren; Nathaniel Urband, Amanda Lyons and her husband Bryan, Tyler Imker, Kali Imker, Brianna Imker and Wyatt Imker, one great grandson; Owen Lyons, three sisters, one brother, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Bonnie Sheddel, Sandy Welton, Jim and Barbara Bowden, Cathy and Bob Van Acker, Gary and Charlotte Hoppe and Linda Vrable-Sterling, one aunt and uncle, Jean and Stan Ziaya, and his nieces, nephews and many special friends. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Dewey Scheddel, Ken Welton and Drew Sterling. The Family will be present at Messiah Lutheran Church in Bullock Creek 1550 S. Poseyville Road. for A Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you consider a memorial contribution in memory of Forest to Messiah Lutheran Church, Cursillo of Michigan, Keryx Prison Ministries or Michigan Youth Challenge Retreat. Back
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:42:33 +0000