On May 19, 2022, Susan Marie Bowling died at her home with her husband, Wayne Bowling, by her side. Susan was born July 10, 1951, in the Detroit area then moved to Bear Lake when her father accepted a position at Exello in Manistee. Susan's interests and occupations were varied and interesting. She was intensely involved in anything related to the arts. As a young girl, Susan attended Interlochen Center of the Arts Academy's summer camp for dance.
She would go on to teach dance in Traverse City for a short time. Susan also worked at Choices in Manistee, helping domestic abuse survivors rebuild their lives.
She spent a considerable amount of time volunteering in the educational system. While her two children and one grandchild were enrolled in school, Susan went with them. She even tried her hand at coaching. Not only cheerleading and Olympics of the Mind in the Brethren school district. Lastly, she volunteered at Bear Lake school district as a librarian for eight years. She was known as "grandma" to many.
Susan loved her family, pets, and wild birds of all kinds. She was a JFK conspiracy theorist believer, an avid gardener, and a lover of all things jewelry.
Susan is survived by: her husband, Wayne Bowling; two sons, Michael Lenz and Shane Reed; and 3 grandchildren, Adrian Reed, Madisyn Lenz, and Ty Benedict.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Homeward Bound animal shelter in Manistee, Michigan, in Susan's name.
Susan's ashes will be spread in the Enchanted pond on the families property.
Information about a service will be announced at a later date.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
She would go on to teach dance in Traverse City for a short time. Susan also worked at Choices in Manistee, helping domestic abuse survivors rebuild their lives.
She spent a considerable amount of time volunteering in the educational system. While her two children and one grandchild were enrolled in school, Susan went with them. She even tried her hand at coaching. Not only cheerleading and Olympics of the Mind in the Brethren school district. Lastly, she volunteered at Bear Lake school district as a librarian for eight years. She was known as "grandma" to many.
Susan loved her family, pets, and wild birds of all kinds. She was a JFK conspiracy theorist believer, an avid gardener, and a lover of all things jewelry.
Susan is survived by: her husband, Wayne Bowling; two sons, Michael Lenz and Shane Reed; and 3 grandchildren, Adrian Reed, Madisyn Lenz, and Ty Benedict.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Homeward Bound animal shelter in Manistee, Michigan, in Susan's name.
Susan's ashes will be spread in the Enchanted pond on the families property.
Information about a service will be announced at a later date.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
On May 19, 2022, Susan Marie Bowling died at her home with her husband, Wayne Bowling, by her side. Susan was born July 10, 1951, in the Detroit area then moved to Bear Lake when her father accepted a position at Exello in Manistee. Susan's interests and occupations were varied and interesting. She was intensely involved in anything related to the arts. As a young girl, Susan attended Interlochen Center of the Arts Academy's summer camp for dance.
She would go on to teach dance in Traverse City for a short time. Susan also worked at Choices in Manistee, helping domestic abuse survivors rebuild their lives.
She spent a considerable amount of time volunteering in the educational system. While her two children and one grandchild were enrolled in school, Susan went with them. She even tried her hand at coaching. Not only cheerleading and Olympics of the Mind in the Brethren school district. Lastly, she volunteered at Bear Lake school district as a librarian for eight years. She was known as "grandma" to many.
Susan loved her family, pets, and wild birds of all kinds. She was a JFK conspiracy theorist believer, an avid gardener, and a lover of all things jewelry.
Susan is survived by: her husband, Wayne Bowling; two sons, Michael Lenz and Shane Reed; and 3 grandchildren, Adrian Reed, Madisyn Lenz, and Ty Benedict.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Homeward Bound animal shelter in Manistee, Michigan, in Susan's name.
Susan's ashes will be spread in the Enchanted pond on the families property.
Information about a service will be announced at a later date.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
She would go on to teach dance in Traverse City for a short time. Susan also worked at Choices in Manistee, helping domestic abuse survivors rebuild their lives.
She spent a considerable amount of time volunteering in the educational system. While her two children and one grandchild were enrolled in school, Susan went with them. She even tried her hand at coaching. Not only cheerleading and Olympics of the Mind in the Brethren school district. Lastly, she volunteered at Bear Lake school district as a librarian for eight years. She was known as "grandma" to many.
Susan loved her family, pets, and wild birds of all kinds. She was a JFK conspiracy theorist believer, an avid gardener, and a lover of all things jewelry.
Susan is survived by: her husband, Wayne Bowling; two sons, Michael Lenz and Shane Reed; and 3 grandchildren, Adrian Reed, Madisyn Lenz, and Ty Benedict.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Homeward Bound animal shelter in Manistee, Michigan, in Susan's name.
Susan's ashes will be spread in the Enchanted pond on the families property.
Information about a service will be announced at a later date.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
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