Patrick Marsham Bowling
January 18, 1941 ~ May 30, 2012
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A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:00PM in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, MD. Reception to follow at family's residence.
Patrick (Pat) Marsham Bowling, 71, of St. Mary’s City, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family at his residence on May 30, 2012. Born on January 18, 1941 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Elizabeth F. Fawcett Bowling and William T. Bowling, Sr. Pat is survived by his loving wife Judith Gray Bowling whom he married on November 16, 1963. Mr. Bowling is survived by his children: Kim Bowling of Baltimore, MD., Mark Bowling of Hollywood, MD., Wendi Dean and Tommy Dean both of St. Inigoes, MD and 6 Grandchildren. Pat is also survived by his siblings; William T. Bowling, Jr. of Bryantown, MD., and Terry Hayes of Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD. A reception will follow at the family's residence. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to MCAA John Glen Squadron 2401 Cedar Point Road, Bldg. 102 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and or the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057 and or Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“I’m so sorry to hear about Pat. I send my love, thoughts and prayers to you all. “
“I will miss my dear friend so much. He always made me smile. I’m thinking of you Judy and of Mark, Kim and Wendi during this time when we all miss Pat. Just knowing him made me proud to be an American – he was always helping our service members. In such a heartfelt and giving way. What a wonderful gentleman. I will miss him so much.”
“Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to all of the Bowling family.”
“Judy,Wendi,Kim,Mark,Tommy and Ali, I am so sorry for you loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time. Love too you all Jennie,Bruce and Bobby Plott”
“Bowling Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Pat as a very loving and caring person. He is definitely a man I’m glad I had a chance to know and love. He will be greatly missed. “
“Judy, Sorry for the loss of Pat. He was one of a kind! A good guy. I will say prayers for him and the family! Phil Cranford & Family”
“Judy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Pat’s passing, he has gone to a better place with no pain. He was a good person and will be greatly missed, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers”
“Of all the friends I have, Pat was the most energetic and caring. He made me want to do more for my fellow Sailors and Marines. And he made it fun. I will always be in his debt for the help he has given me and my family. My love and sympathy go out to Judy and her family. May our friendship continue in the wonderful memories we share of Pat. “
“Pat had the heart, soul, compassion and courage that we all can be proud of, and will be greatly missed by all those he touched! God Bless you Pat, and your family!”
“So sorry to hear of this sad news. So many fine memories. My love to all of you. “
“Judy,Wendi,Tommy,Kim,Mark and Ali, Pat was amazing man,He could make me laugh when I didn’t want to,he was always thinking of ways to help someone else, especially his military family which makes me so proud to have known Pat. There will never be another Pat Bowling and we will all miss you so much.”
“Judy and Family, Please know it was an honor to stand with Pat. You both have made a difference in the lives of our Marines and Sailors. Our love and thoughts go out to you.”
“Judy, Kim, Mark, Wendy and relatives…Please know that you all have been the heart and soul of Pat!!!! His spirit will live on within each and everyone of you forever. My love and prayers.”
“The Marines at MAD Pax River have lost a great friend (and Marine at heart). Pat touched so many lives with his great sense of humor and zest for life and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire Bowling family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“We are so sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“RIP Pat. Enjoyed working with you. My sympathies to your family during this difficult time.”
“Pat was one of the greatest people I’ve ever had the privilege to know. He devoted his entire life to helping others and loved every minute of it. He worked up to his last few days but that’s what he loved to do. He truly loved people and the award that came from helping them. He repeatedly gave people the shirt off his back and never asked or expected anything in return. I’ll never forget the great times I had with Pat at his house in Timberline and all the times he helped me which was many! He was a dear friend of mine and I will miss him very much. My deepest condolences to the family.”
“Pat was an amazing person. He always made me laugh, always made me feel good about myself. He always said “do the right thing” I am truely honored to have had him in my life. I will miss him every day. I hope he has slim jims and peppermint patties in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with Judy, Wendy and the rest of the family. I love all of you.”
“Pat was truly an exceptional person. His service above self along with Judy will be remembered for a very long time. He is truly missed. God Bless all the Bowlings and his many grieving friends at this sad time.”
“We have lost a dear and special friend and heaven has gained an angel. We will miss him terribly, but he will be in our hearts forever. Prayers to Judy, Wendy, Kim, Mark, Tommy and Ali and the rest of the family.”
“I am missing you so much– You were truly a friend in life that so many could depend on, laugh with and always there for others. God bless Judy, Wendy and the rest of the family. “
“Judy and family: So sorry to learn of the death of Pat Bowling, worked with him when he was a loan officer and I was selling Real Estate in Maryland. He was a nice all around person, and he will be missed and mourned in Southern Maryland. I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless Pat’s family and friends. I used your Crab dip recipe this weekend for my grandson’s graduating party.”
“Pat was instrumental in helping us purchase our home. His energy and effort will always remain as memory of gratitude in our home and to my family. Thank you Pat Bowling. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“R.I.P, My condolences to all.”
“I miss you, Pat. You are the best person I have ever known. Love, “Laid-back””
“Pat was a Prince among men who always gave more than he recieved and cared more than the rest. We are all better people because of him. Our deepest sympathies to the entire Bowling family and the PAX River community.”
“Judy and family, Pat was one of those special people that comes into you life and changes it forever. He was so sweet and fun loving and always had the biggest smile on his face. He was taken from you way too soon, but he is now free of pain. My love and prayers are with you always.”
“Pat was deeply respected and admired by all who were priviledged to work with him and Judy. He will be much missed. Peace, Prayers and Blessings!”
“We lost a true patriot and a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy and the rest of the family. “
“My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I worked with Pat for three years at Timberline. At first I didn’t know what to think of him. What a funny guy. He loved what he did and worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly. A light has gone out.”
“Pat you will be sadly missed it was an honer to have known you my thoughts and prayers to the entire Bowling family “
“Judy, I’m soo sorry I missed the servive. Pat was truely a great person.”
“Judy, Kim, Mark, Wendy, Tommy & Family, We are sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. He was a great man and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. “
“Judy, Wendi & family: So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. We just learned the news today or we would have attended the memorial service. He was such a fun loving guy. Know that he will be truly missed, but always be consoled by all the great memories that can never be taken away. Our prayers are with you all”
“We are saddened to hear of Pats passing, Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. I can only remember the fun times we had on the River, He will be missed. God Bless…”
“David and I were so sorry to hear of Pat’s death. We will always remember what great help he was to us when we moved here and will miss his good humor and friendship.”
“Judy and the Bowling Family, The good ones leave us too soon and Pat was one of those. Pat enjoyed people and took such pleasure in getting to know an individual. His heart was enormous and his sense of humor, boundless. Whenever I would be down, Pat could make me smile or downright laugh. He was a patriot too and loved the military, especially the young men and women who wear the uniform. I was privileged to have known Pat as a friend and I miss my friend as do many others.”