She was born January 10, 1906 in Spanish Fork, Utah, a daughter of Joesph Emmons and Arminta Wilson Wilkins.
She married James Russell Bowen on July 23, 1925. He passed away on May 12, 1956. Her daughter, Joyce Bowen Eastman passed away on July 12, 1981. Afton found great fulfillment and joy in her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Bowen Ballard (M. Russell Ballard); eight grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment , Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Deseret News (Salt Lake City UT) May 21, 1998.
She was born January 10, 1906 in Spanish Fork, Utah, a daughter of Joesph Emmons and Arminta Wilson Wilkins.
She married James Russell Bowen on July 23, 1925. He passed away on May 12, 1956. Her daughter, Joyce Bowen Eastman passed away on July 12, 1981. Afton found great fulfillment and joy in her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Bowen Ballard (M. Russell Ballard); eight grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Interment , Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Deseret News (Salt Lake City UT) May 21, 1998.
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