William Bowen

BOWEN WILLIAM V. BOWEN, JR. "Bill", 67, died on Wednesday, April 9th. Beloved husband of Sharon T. Bowen (nee Thomas); dearest father of Meredith W. Bowen and William V. Bowen, III "Will"; loving grandfather of Addison and Coleton Bowen; devoted son of the late William V. Bowen, Sr. and the late Charlotte M. Bowen (nee Nichols); and uncle to many. Mr. Bowen was a graduate of Shaker Heights Schools, Hiram College, and Butler University. He began his career as a teacher at Glen Oak School before joining the development team at the Case Alumni Association. He became the Director of Development for the Natural History Museum and later, the Executive Director of the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland. Mr. Bowen was honored numerous times throughout his career for his dedication to the underserved in Northern Ohio. Mr. Bowen was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights for 30 years. The family prefers that those who wish make contributions in his name to The Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 E. 101st, Cleveland, OH 44106 or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44106 where Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 14th at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT BROWN-FORWARD, 17022 CHAGRIN BLVD., SHAKER HTS., OH 44120 ON SUNDAY, APRIL 13th FROM 1:00 TO 4:00 PM. For further information, directions and to sign the guestbook, please log online to: www.Brown-Forward.com BROWN-FORWARD SERVICE 216-752-1200