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Betty Bowman Obituary

Bowman, Betty "Betty Gramma" (nee Royce) Born February 20, 1933, passed away February 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Guy; loving mother of Kimberly (Gerard) Wordell, Bruce (Kathy) and the late Guy Bowman; devoted Gramma of Bruce (Mariann), Brett (Erica) and Paige; great-grandmother of Karianne; fond sister of Honey Hallberg; and preceded in death by many siblings. Services have been held.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 2, 2014.

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March 5, 2014

Kim and Bruce - Out most sincere sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. Aunt Betty was always so much fun to be around - between her and my dad, heaven knew what was going to happen!! Hold on to those wonderful memories of her close to your heart.

Laurie (Royce) and Dan Callender

March 3, 2014

Sorry my name was misspelled in my March tribute to Betty. She would probably get a laugh out of it!

Sylvia Royce

Kristine and Justin Gustafson

March 3, 2014

Betty was a loving character and wonderful woman. Always made us laugh. She will surely be missed yet never forgotten. Love to all her family.

March 3, 2014

Dear Kim and Famiily,

We are very sorry for your loss. I'm really glad I got to know Betty, I enjoyed her company very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Roberta and Joe.

March 2, 2014

To family so sorry for your loss, draw close to God during this sad times.
James 4:8

March 2, 2014

Love u foreverMom miss you from my heart. take care of dad and and Guy. Love your son Bruce

March 2, 2014

betty great to know you and love you. you will be greatly missed. your loved by all the family so much from kathy your daughter in law

the jones family

March 2, 2014

So sorry for your lost of Mrs bowman take comfort in knowing that he will swallow up death forever and the sovereign lord will wipe away the tears from all faces lsaiah 25:8

March 2, 2014

Dear Kim and family, Sorry to hear about Betty's passing. Treasure all the happy moments you had together. together. I had the pleasure to work with her and you at shop and save. I also have her and Guy on my wedding video dancing . May her memory be eternal .

March 2, 2014

So sorry to learn of Betty's passing. She was a dear and loved sister to my late husband, Richard.

Sylvia W. Roycde

March 2, 2014

My family and I are sorry for your loss remember God is one of comfort. Matt5:4
The Short family

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