William R. Bowen

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

William R. Bowen, age 93, a former resident of Fort Scott, and more recently of Spring Hill, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kan. He was born July 20, 1926, in Carthage, Mo., the son of Earnest R. Bowen and Corda V. Harrill Bowen. Bill served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following his military service, he married Marjorie F. Sparks Aug. 3, 1946, at Columbus, Kan. Bill and Marjorie later made their home in Fort Scott where Bill worked as a conductor for the Frisco Railroad for many years. Bill was a devoted husband to his wife, Marjorie and a faithful father to his three children. Bill enjoyed spending quality time with his family and had the famous “never met a stranger” mentality. Bill was an accomplished musician who played a variety of instruments including guitar, saxophone, accordion, steel guitar, piano and harmonica. He had his own country western band for several years. Bill also enjoyed woodworking and painting landscapes and wildlife. He often shared his creations with his family and friends. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene as well as the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Mirza Shrine.

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