Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bowne, Warren Van "Bob" 2005
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 17 Feb 2005

Warren Van (Bob) Bowne, age 72, of Ionia, passed away Monday, February 14, 
2005, in Ionia.  He was born March 9, 1932 in Ionia the son of Jay C. and 
Marjorie (VanRiper) Bowne.  He graduated from Ionia High School where he 
lettered in all sports.  Bob also attended Michigan State University.  He 
married Marjorie Long July 4, 1953 in Massachusetts.  Bob served three years in 
the US Army Intelligence during the Korean War.  He owned American Chemical 
Supply with his two brothers for 25 years.  He and his wife Marjorie started B 
& M Sales in 1978.  Bob and his family enjoyed many years on the family’s cabin 
cruiser “African Queen.”  Bob enjoyed being with people and was a successful 
salesman and Christian fundraiser. Bob loved the Lord and had dedicated his 
life to doing his work many years ago.  He was an active member of First United 
Methodist Church, an avid golfer and also sang in the church choir.

He is survived by his loving wife Marge Bowne of Ionia; son Jeffrey (Connie) 
Bowne of Ionia; brother William (Judith) Bowne of Ionia; sisters Beverly 
(Martin) Watson of West Virginia, Joan (Wesley) Smith of Mt. Morris; sister-in-
law, Gladys Bowne of Ionia; grandchildren, Ryan Bowne, Stephanie Bowne, 
Jennifer Bowne, Joe Struble, Katie Struble; great grandchildren, Brittany, Jade 
and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one 
son Brian in 2000, one brother Clement Jay (Jim) Bowne.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 
First United Methodist Church with Rev. Marty Culver officiating.  The family 
will receive friends and relatives Monday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake funeral Home 
in Ionia.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First 
United Methodist Church.


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