Dorothy E. Bowling

Dot was born November 30th, 1930. Throughout her long and active life, she was loved by many people; a loving wife, a glowing mother, a proud grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a precious friend to many and was blessed with rich relationships that spanned decades. Dot loved spending her time with friends and family and serving at her long-term church. Over the years, she was the life of the party and found any excuse to be a host. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling the world and frequently discussed cherished memories of trips with friends and family. In the final year of her life, Dot radiated positivity and love, despite battling cancer. She was well cared for by her care team at Compton Center and others who helped ensure she was able to maintain the highest quality of life and happiness until she left us.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Noble Hoover. She is survived by so many people, who loved and will miss her dearly, including her husband of 56 years, Winslow Bowling, her daughter Cheryl Gilmore (husband, Michael) and son, Patrick Sebastian; her stepson, Brad Bowling (wife, Susan), her grandchildren, Kristan Dooley (husband, David) and Christopher Gilmore (husband, Daniel), her great-grandchildren, Ella and Addilyn Dooley, and Maya Matus-Gilmore, and her sister, Dolores (Dody) Reid.