Joseph Frederick Bowles
September 29, 1918 ~ February 3, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Joseph Frederick “Fred” Bowles, 89, of Loveville, MD died February 3, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born September 29, 1918 in Loveville, MD he was the son of the late William Alfred and Rena Olivia Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances Nina Bowles: his children: Joan Olivia Snodderly of Mechanicsville, MD and Donna Marie Adams of Hollywood, MD and two grandchildren, Derek Ryan Adams and Michaela Marie Adams. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law George R. Adams, Jr. and his siblings; Mabel Cooke, Catherine Boyer, Emily Council, Alice, Daniel, William, Elmer and Olivia Bowles. Mr. Bowles was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where he graduated from Margaret Brent High School. He served in the U.S. Army from April 30, 1941 – June 6, 1941 and was employed as a pipe insulator for Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 31 years, retiring on June 28, 1974. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and especially spending time with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Ernest Mudd, Pat Gardiner, Jimmy Lyon, Vernon Hare, Joe Schindler, James Bowles and Derek Adams. Michaela Adams will be an honorary pallbearer. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660.
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“Bowles family, Sorry to hear of your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you.If there is anything you need let us know”
“You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Frances Abell”
“Joan and the Bowles Family: Only time will heal the loss that you are feeling now. Just remember that you will always have many, many wonderful memories of a person who was cherished by so many. With our deepest sympathy and may the Lord bless you all.”
“Joan, My condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Rejoice in Fred’s long life and the good memories that he has left behind. He is now in eternal peace with God the Father. “
“Joan (Bowles family), my deepest symoathy. Please know that our prayers are with you. “
“Joan, I am sorry for your loss. You will always remember what a good man and father that he was and all the good times you spent togenter. He will live on in your heart and in your memories.”
“Joan, My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. “
“The Bowles Family, you were blessed to have such a wonderful person in your life. May God Bless You”
“Dear Joan, In sympathy, my prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you and your family comfort, strength and peace. “
“Our deepest condolences are with your family”
“Dear Mrs. Bowles, Donna, and Joan, Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you can find comfort and peace knowing that Mr. Bowles is now in a place to protect and safeguard what he treasures most: His family.”
“Dear Joan, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you all feel God’s love, comfort, and strength.”
“I wish for you and your family God Blessings.Be thankful that the Lord has him in His kingdom now. Your father will be watching over your now besides God. I have you in my prayers everyday.”
“Dearest Mrs. Bowles, Donna, Derek, Michaela and Joan we wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You were blessed with such a wonderful person in your life, hold on to all the wonderful memories that you shared. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to call and we will do what ever we can to help. Love, Wayne and Eleanor”
“”Mrs. Bowles, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. May fond memories help you through this time of sorrow.””
“Nina & daughters: Skip and I are so sorry to hear of Fred’s death, and wish to be among your many friends to offer our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will always have your cherished memories and your faith to help you through these difficult times. Doris & Skip Jones “
“Aunt Nina, Joan and Donna, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Uncle Fred was a great man and a terrific Uncle. He could always make me laugh and I always enjoyed talking with him. My prayers are with you.”
“MRS. BOWLES & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND & DAD.HE WAS SUCH A FRIENDLY AND OUTGOING MAN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.”
“Dear Joan, My deepest sympathy on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad’s long life is a blessing, giving you many more memories to sustain you now and in the years to come. The wonderful father he surely was, is evident in who you are and how you live. It has been a pleasure to work with such an honest and hard-working person as you. God Bless You. “