Bowen, Edna Winifred

Aged 86, died peacefully at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital on Tuesday, January 7th, 2003. She is survived and will be lovingly missed by her son Barry Bowen and wife Mary of Union Bay; grandson Matthew; grand-daughter Jennifer; nieces and nephews: Lynne, Deidre, Vicki, Pat, Dave, Ron, Diane and Doug; as well as sisters-in-law: Phoebe, Beth, and Maurie Simmons. She was predeceased by her parents Phillip John and Nellie Florence; her sister Hazel; and brothers: Les, Barney, Victor, and Edgar. Edna was born in Victoria and spent nearly all of her life there, moving to the Comox Valley just a short while ago to be with Barry and Mary. For 47 years she was a dedicated employee of Spencers and the T. Eaton Company. Throughout her life she treasured the countless hours spent with her family and many friends and dearly loved the beauty of flowers and time in her garden.

A Celebration of her life will take place in Victoria at the Officer鈥檚 Wardroom, CFB Esquimalt, Esquimalt Road on Monday, January 20th, 2003 from 2 - 4 pm.. COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 RYAN ROAD, entrusted with arrangements. For those wishing, donations in Edna鈥檚 memory to The St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital Foundation, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. V9M 1P2 would be appreciated.