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Della Mae Healey Bowen

24 Jul 1924 – 29 Aug 2014

Birth24 Jul 1924
Death29 Aug 2014
CemeteryAmerican Fork Cemetery
American Fork , Utah County , Utah , USA
Added byAnnie Duckett Hundley on 06 Sep 2014
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135506151

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Della Mae Healey Bowen 1924 - 2014 Early Life: She was born in Alpine, Utah, on July 24, 1924, to William and Minnie Healey. She graduated as valedictorian from American Fork High School. Life's Work | Service | Interests: She was employed as a bookkeeper at Chipman Mercantile where she worked with a handsome war veteran, Fred Bowen. They were married on September 9, 1946, in the Salt Lake Temple. Fred passed away in 2002. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, willingly serving and magnifying her many callings, which included transcribing patriarchal blessings in her beautiful handwriting. She leaves a legacy to all who knew her of faith and trust in our Savior, Jesus Christ. Her life was not always easy but she fought every battle with tenacity and determination. She spent many years of her life quietly serving others. Her strength and faith will always be an inspiration to her family. She was soft-spoken and had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. She started many family traditions which were enjoyed by her family and will still continue each year. Some of her grandchildren called her the "fun grandma." She was a meticulous housekeeper and excellent cook, famous for her delicious apple pies. She was also a master hand quilter. Every grandchild was the recipient of one of her beautiful handmade quilts. After living a life of selfless service and exemplifying her belief in Jesus Christ, beloved mother, Della Mae Healey Bowen, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2014. She was 90 years old. Survived By: Her six children: Jolene (Kenneth) Monson, Kathy (Sam) Mecham, Larry (Anne) Bowen, Bruce (Melissa) Bowen, Debbie (Douglas) Brown and Nancy (Scott) Litke; and her brother, Elvin (Joan) Healey. She was blessed with 26 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren who loved her dearly. Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Location: Cedar Hills Ward Chapel Obituary: The Daily Herald | 4 Sep 2014 Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley

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MARRIED SEPT. 9, 1946

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