Gwenna May Bowen Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Gwenna May Bowen was born on June 13, 1931 and returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on May 28, 2016. Gwen was the daughter of Willard and Edna Poulsen of Providence, Utah and was the youngest of seven children. She married Wayne W. Bowen in the Logan LDS Temple on June 26th 1951. They resided in Brigham City, Utah and were blessed with four children: Michael (Patricia Bowen), Christine (Roger Baron), Sharon (Dean Richins), and Brenda (Dennis Decker). She loved being a grandma and great grandma and is survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Gwen was an active member of the LDS church and held numerous callings in each organization. She was also very active in her community. One of her favorite past times was singing with friends in a trio for over 40 years. She found great fulfillment in singing with the trio and brought much joy and comfort to those who were privileged to enjoy their beautiful music. Gwen often talked about her desire to serve an LDS mission, but wasn't able to do so because of her husband's health challenges. She lovingly cared for him for many years and in doing so served a personal mission of love and sacrifice. She was a talented musician and shared her talents in the Brigham City 15th ward for many years where she played the organ for sacrament meeting. She took special joy in the beautiful organ and piano prelude duets that she played with her beloved friend, Marilyn. She loved children, flowers, and the beauties of nature. Gwen was an excellent cook and her homemade candy, cookies, bread, and many other treats brought great delight to those whom she shared them with. Gwen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She took great joy in serving her family and others! Gwen especially loved her husband and looked forward to the time when she could be reunited with him. Even though her desire to be with Tony was great; she worried about leaving her children and grandchildren who were the light of her life. Gwen was valiant in her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and we are grateful to know that she has returned to our Heavenly Father and is now free of her earthly cares. We will love her forever! Funeral services will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the 15th Ward Chapel, 203 W. 200 N., Brigham City, UT. A viewing prior to the services will be in the Relief Society room of the Church from 10:00 to 11:40 a.m. Interment will be in the Providence, Utah Cemetery. VisitationBrigham City 15th Ward 203 W. 200 N. Brigham City, UT 84302 June 3, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM ServiceBrigham City 15th Ward Chapel 203 N. 200 W. Brigham City, UT June 3, 2016 12:00 PM CemeteryProvidence Cemetery , AR June 3, 2016