Raymond Bowen Obituary

Raymond Edward Bowen Jr., passed away on January 18, 2012 after a 10 year battle with cancer. Ray was born in Portland, Maine on September 28, 1943 to Eddie and Theresa Bowen. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cheryl Bowen, his children Eric and Heather Bowen, grandchildren Dylan, Shaun, Paige and Gwen Bowen, sisters Bea, Mary-Lyn and Linda, Mother Theresa Backlin and mother-in-Law Elanor Schiro who was always "Grandma" to Ray. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Bowen and son, David Bowen. Ray had a multitude of friends and family who will greatly miss him. Ray served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. He then joined the Army Reserves and retired as Captain in September 2003. He also worked as a construction superintendent for Village Homes and Acuff Homes. A memorial service will be held at Soldiers Memorial Chapel, 6333 Martinez St. Bldg. 1500, Ft. Carson, CO 80913, January 24, 2012 starting at 10:30am. A burial service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery will follow on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Solamor Hospice at 655 Southpointe Ct. Suite 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.