Ricky Dale Bowen

Ricky Dale Bowen obituary, Parsons, KS

Ricky Dale Bowen

Ricky Bowen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carson-Wall Funeral Home - Parsons on Jul. 14, 2025.

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With faith in God and eternal life, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, Ricky Dale Bowen, who was called home to be with our Lord on July 12th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Rick lived a life rooted in faith, love and service. He was known for his kind spirit, devotion to his family and was a constant example of quiet strength and grace. His life reflected his deep faith in Jesus, and he carried that faith into everything he did.

Born March 12, 1953, to Osa and Dale Bowen at Parsons, Kansas. Rick grew up and attend school in Parsons, KS. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1971 and later attended Parsons Junior College.

On March 2, 1974, he was united in marriage to Bethany Bowen at Oswego, Kansas. The couple lived in Oswego until moving to Parsons in 1979. Rick worked at Ruskin Manufacturing from 1974 until his retirement in 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Bethany Bowen of the home, his daughters, Heather Banzhaf and husband Kevin of Cambridge, NE and Shannon Lee and husband Nialson of Parsons, KS. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mason Morgan and wife Karli of Bellvue, NE, Hannah Mudundulu and husband Passmore of Pleasanton, CA, Hailey Peterson and husband Trevor of Imperial, NE, Matthew Morgan of Springfield, MO, Jordan Lee and Makayla Lee of Parsons, KS, Taten and Kristian Banzhaf of Cambridge, NE and Konner Banzhaf of Cambridge, NE, and three great-grandchildren, Walter, Truett, and Genesis.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Trevor Peterson officiating. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service-time Friday. Please bring any memories or stories and help us celebrate a true warrior now at rest. Memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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