BOMBER MEMORIAL

RICHARD HARVEY "RICH" BOWEN ~ Class of 1965
February 26, 1946 - September 24, 2016

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Richard Bowen, 70, of Richland went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 24, 2016. He was born February 26, 1946 to Clyde and Louise Bowen.

He graduated from Richland's Columbia High School in 1965. He met the love of his life, Sandy, at Western Baptist Bible College in 1965, and they were married in 1967. He was a power operator at Hanford for many years, working his way to management. After retiring, he worked at Albertson's in Richland.

Richard loved spending time with family at the Oregon Coast. He also loved going to Leavenworth. He loved shopping, telling people about Jesus, and he was a great story teller. He made a huge impact on everyone who knew him. He attended Temple Baptist Church and enjoyed men's breakfast at Riverview Baptist.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Skye (Joe); son, Clyde (Deanna); sister, Pat ('65) (Laurence) Hetrick; grandchildren: Jarrod, Zach, Alex and Morgan; and great grandson, Xavier.

A Celebration of Life was held at Riverview Baptist Church in Pasco on Saturday, October 1, 2016.

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NOTE: His sister, Izetta, passed away February 18, 2001.

Bomber Memorial put together by Maren SMYTH ('63 and '64) and edited by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).