Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bowne, William "Bill" Albert December 29, 2024
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Friday, January 3, 2025

WILLIAM ALBERT BOWNE

William Albert Bowne, age 86, was united with his Lord and Savior on December 
29, 2024. His deep faith provides a great deal of strength, comfort and peace 
for his family.

Bill earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Following his 
graduation from college Bill served his country in the U.S.Army. He and his 
young family returned to his hometown of Ionia,Michigan, where he spent much of 
his career in the family business, American Chemical Supply Company.

He was committed witness through Gideon's International and preached as pulpit 
supply throughout West Michigan. Bill volunteered as a driver for the Commission 
on Aging and was actively involved in church life.

Bill enjoyed spending the warmer months in Glenn Shores and traveling/ 
boondocking out west in their RV. He was an avid runner and even ran 40 miles 
(in one day) to celebrate his 40th birthday. Later in life he transitioned to 
walking and could regularly be found on the roads near the family cottage.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie; his four children, Andy (Ruth) Bowne, Jason 
(Debbie) Bowne, Becky (Troy) Hoople, and Josh (Michelle) Bowne; Lisa Dotson and 
Jeff (Carol) Boone; his grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Bowne, Daniel 
(Jean) Fahey, Jessica Fahey, Jillian (Reno) Rodriguez, Jaycob (Angel) Lewis, 
Gavin Hoople, Adelaide and Wyatt Bowne, Krystina Dotson, and seven great-
grandchildren, his sister,Joan Smith and many siblings, Clement James Bowne, 
Warren Robert Bowne, and Beverly Watson; and his parents,Jay and Marjorie Bowne.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 2, 2005, from 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M., at 
the Pullman Bible Church, 5508 109th Avenue, Pullman,Michigan with the funeral 
service immediately following at 12:00 P.M.. Memorial contributions in William's 
honor may be made to Gideons' International, 11532 Parkview Dr. Plymouth,MI 
48170 or Pullman Bible Church.

Kindly share your thoughts on the family's online guestbook at: 
www.starksfamilyfh.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes 
and Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.

Additional Comments:
U.S. Army
Vietnam Vet.

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