1931
Willie
2015
Willie "Bill" Bowen
March 19, 1931 — July 15, 2015
CMSgt W.C. (Bill) Bowen (USAF Retired)
CMSgt W.C. (Bill) Bowen (USAF Retired), 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away on July 15, 2015 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Bill was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on March 19, 1931. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. While stationed there, Bill married his wife, Edie, and they moved to Grandview, Missouri where he continued in the Air Force Reserves at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base for the remainder of his career.
Like many of his Greatest Generation, his priorities were God, Family, and Country. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and was faithful in Christian service throughout his life. He especially enjoyed time with his 4 grandsons, and they each have special memories of their "Papa." Bill and Edie spent their retirement in Naples, FL, where he enjoyed golfing, swimming, and especially watching the sunsets over the Gulf.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Edie Bowen; his daughter Cindi Kimmel, her husband John, and their two sons, Jeff and Mark; his daughter Michelle, her husband Walt, and their two sons, Chris and Steven; his sister, Nell Williamson; sister-in-law, June Bowen, and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Dixi Bowen; his brothers, Kenneth Bowen and Jody Bowen; and his sister Imogene Keller.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, July 20, 2015 in Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Honor Flight Network of Kansas City, PO Box 46718, Kansas City, MO 64188 or Wounded Warrior Project, 7400 College Blvd., Suite 350, Overland Park, KS 66210. Fond memories and condolences may be left at http://www.johnsoncountychapel.com
CMSgt W.C. (Bill) Bowen (USAF Retired), 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away on July 15, 2015 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Bill was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on March 19, 1931. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. While stationed there, Bill married his wife, Edie, and they moved to Grandview, Missouri where he continued in the Air Force Reserves at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base for the remainder of his career.
Like many of his Greatest Generation, his priorities were God, Family, and Country. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and was faithful in Christian service throughout his life. He especially enjoyed time with his 4 grandsons, and they each have special memories of their "Papa." Bill and Edie spent their retirement in Naples, FL, where he enjoyed golfing, swimming, and especially watching the sunsets over the Gulf.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Edie Bowen; his daughter Cindi Kimmel, her husband John, and their two sons, Jeff and Mark; his daughter Michelle, her husband Walt, and their two sons, Chris and Steven; his sister, Nell Williamson; sister-in-law, June Bowen, and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Dixi Bowen; his brothers, Kenneth Bowen and Jody Bowen; and his sister Imogene Keller.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, July 20, 2015 in Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Honor Flight Network of Kansas City, PO Box 46718, Kansas City, MO 64188 or Wounded Warrior Project, 7400 College Blvd., Suite 350, Overland Park, KS 66210. Fond memories and condolences may be left at http://www.johnsoncountychapel.com
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