Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
Michael “Mike” Bowen, 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away after a long illness, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Pastor Steve Knudson officiated.
Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at the funeral home.
Burial: East Clermont Lutheran Cemetery, Clermont, Iowa, at a later date.
Mike was born October 4, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Robert and Lorraine (Wyjack) Bowen.
He graduated in 1968, from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids.
On Dec. 4, 1971, he married Elizabeth Ann Bilden at East Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa.
Mike was a union sheet metal worker for 15 years for Sheet Workers Local #263.
He loved being outdoors with nature. He enjoyed motorcycling, camping, fishing, and hunting. Mike was also a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and loved the time he spent with his family, friends, and his dog, Scotty.
Mike is survived by his wife, Liz Bowen of Cedar Rapids; son, Andrew Bowen of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter, Lauren Bowen of Cedar Rapids; sisters-in-law, Cathy Shaheen Bowen of Littleton, Colorado, Ruthie (Jerry) Trudo of Cedar Rapids, Brenda (David) Coen of Waynesville, N.C., Deb (Noel) Knight of Elgin, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Erling (Mary) Bilden of Elgin, Iowa, James Bilden of Elgin, Iowa; aunt, Doris Schuessler of Lone Tree, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Charlie Osborn.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine; brother, Gary Bowen; sisters, Janice Jacoby, Kathy Bowen-Miller, and Dixie Bowen; parents-in-law, Tilpher and Deloris Bilden; brother-in-law, Harlan Bilden; and sister-in-law, Marian (Elmer) Russ.
Memorials may be donated to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to Liz Bowen and family, 2532 31st Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. 8u8