Bernice Bowden Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bernice Bowden (Las Cruces, New Mexico), born in Kewanee, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 14, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gustaff Rutsaert and Marie Rutsaert (VanDeReverie); her husband Robert C. Bowden; her children, Judith Ann and Robert C Bowden Jr.; and her siblings, Beatrice "Peach" Miller, Anna Beuselinck and Robert Rutsaert.
She is survived by: her grandson Robert C Bowden III (Susan); her daughter-in-law Kathleen T. Bowden; her nieces, Judie Bryant (Cary) and Cathy Plasschaert (Roy); and her caregivers, Nora Fierro, Bertha Suarez, Dora Lozano, Josh Otero, Susan Leon, Flo Dempsey and Belle Dudoit.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
