Eldon James Bowen was born the son the Arnold & Berniece in the fall of 1929. He grew up in the quiet community of Rock Elm where as a young lad he enjoyed the farm life and displayed his musical talents. During the Korean war he served in the French post of Oleans France where he got his nickname of Doc. After the war he returned to Waverly where he purchased the old school house across the road from his parents and grandparents home. His younger brother remodeled the schoolhouse and lived there until Doc was married to Marcia Jean Claflin in 1963. Together they had 6 boys and many, many grandchildren. Doc worked for the Pierce County Highway department for over 35 years and after he retired Doc and Jean purchased a lot in Northwest Wisconsin where they lived for a few years until poor health moved them to Baldwin to be closer to their children. He passed away quietly on Tuesday April 9, 2013. We mourn the loss of this wonderful man, so full of love and caring of others. His remains will be cremated with services in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
Eldon James Bowen was born the son the Arnold & Berniece in the fall of 1929. He grew up in the quiet community of Rock Elm where as a young lad he enjoyed the farm life and displayed his musical talents. During the Korean war he served in the French post of Oleans France where he got his nickname of Doc. After the war he returned to Waverly where he purchased the old school house across the road from his parents and grandparents home. His younger brother remodeled the schoolhouse and lived there until Doc was married to Marcia Jean Claflin in 1963. Together they had 6 boys and many, many grandchildren. Doc worked for the Pierce County Highway department for over 35 years and after he retired Doc and Jean purchased a lot in Northwest Wisconsin where they lived for a few years until poor health moved them to Baldwin to be closer to their children. He passed away quietly on Tuesday April 9, 2013. We mourn the loss of this wonderful man, so full of love and caring of others. His remains will be cremated with services in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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