Leonard J. Bowes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BOWES Leonard J. Leonard Joseph Bowes died on October 7, 2007, at the age of 87. Len, a native of Toledo, attended Central Catholic High School and St. John College. He served as a 1st lieutenant in the Army Air Force during World War II as a military policeman in Europe. After the service Len worked as an insurance agent followed by a long career in the taxation department of the City of Toledo. Len was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Albert; brothers, Albert and James, and his beloved wife of 55 years, Jane, who died in 1999. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Kathleen) Bowes and Peter (Susan) Bowes, and daughters, Patricia Dotson, Mary (William) Sutton and Margaret (David) Darrah; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by extended family members and special friends who brought him treasured companionship and happiness. A long time member of Blessed Sacrament Church, the Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held there on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Reinhart officiating. Friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, October 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home where prayers will begin on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Blessed Sacrament Church or the charity of the donor's choice. www.anbsberg-west.com "Dad, you will always be in our hearts