Ren Ray Bowen, 76, died December 22, 2003, peacefully at home with his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 27, 1927 in Malad, ID. His life journey took him to Sea Side, OR, Aloha, OR, Marathon Shore, Florida and Salt lake City, UT before returning to Malad. He was recently honored for being a fifty year member of the National Letter Carriers Assoc. Union, serving as Idaho State President for many years.

Ren Ray loved the Malad Valley and was glad to be home. He loved to hunt and ride snowmobiles. He was known for his sense of humor, wood burned art, wood carvings and lighted yard at Christmas. Ren Ray participated in many of the local parades providing floats or walking his duck with lighted horns. Ren Ray never met a stranger.

Surviving are sons, Don Ray (Clydene) Bowen, Sandy, UT; Joseph Brent (Christine) Bowen, Malad and Bradford Bowen, Denver, CO; and daughter, DayOnna (Richard) Williams, Laguna Hills, CA.

He had 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, LaVar Bowen, Robert Bowen, George Bowen; two sisters, Helen Harris and Kathalee Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Laura Bowen, two brothers, Thayne and Johnny and one sister, Annie Woosley.

Funeral Services
December 28, 2003
Malad LDS 4th Ward Chapel
Bishop Brian Jeppsen, presiding
Bishop Marvin Pett, officiating

Family Prayer – Richard L. Williams, son-in-law
Prelude & Postlude – Myra Jean John
Invocation – Roger Williams, grandson
Life Sketch – Kellie Myers, granddaughter
Vocal Solo – Bradford Bowen, son
Remarks – Kathalee Nelson, sister
Remarks – Curtis Ray Harris, nephew
Remarks – Mark Colton, step son-in-law
Remarks – Tyler Ray Williams, grandson
Tribute & Vocal Solo – Don Ray Bowen, son
Tribute – DayOnna Williams, daughter
Tribute & Vocal – Bradford Bowen, son
Benediction – Laura Leetham, granddaughter

Concluding Service
Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer – Brent Bowen, son
Military Rites accorded by American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65

Casket Bearers – Grandsons
Chris Bowen
Tony Bowen
Roger Williams
Zane Williams
Trevor Bowen
Kent Bowen

Honorary Bearers
Bob Dorius, friend
Tyler Williams, grandson
Adam Bowen, grandson

Compassionate services by the Malad LDS 4th Ward Relief Society