Rose Mary Bowden
Rose Mary Bowden, age 60, of LaRue, died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at 8:42 PM at her residence. She went from the hands of her loving family into the arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ. She was born June 4, 1951 in Marion, Ohio to the late Edgar and Lessie (Blanton) Briggs.
A graduate of Elgin High School where she met and married on November 2, 1969 the love and sole mate of her life Kramer H. Bowden and they shared 42 years together.
Rose was a long time member of the LaRue Baptist Church which is where she was married. She inspired so many with her faith in God and the compassion and caring of the other person always wanting to help ease their problems never thinking of herself. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. She had a gifted talent for sewing and quilt making.
Prior to her early retirement because of health reasons, she was employed at the Marion County Auditors Office where she began the G I S System for Marion County.
Surviving besides her husband are one brother Butch Briggs of Marion, and sisters Anna Mae Bowling of Green Camp, Dorothy (Fred) Carroll of Bucyrus, Ella (Bob) Gearhart of Nevada, and Debra Black of Houston, Texas. One Son Cory Bowden of Marion. Grandchildren; Ariana Parra of Marion, Coralie Bowden of Marion, and special grandchildren Jairus and Samatha Bowden who she raised and made their home with her. Rose’s love and memory will forever be embedded deep within our hearts until we meet again.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger
Funeral Home in LaRue. Mr. Larry Hause and Mr. Greg Field will officiate. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 5 to 8 PM on Friday.
Those who wish may make contributions to the LaRue Baptist Church.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home