Celia Marie Bowen

Celia Marie Bowen, age 86, of Woodland, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born October 16, 1924 in Springdale, Michigan the daughter of Glen and Alice (Pritchard) Kidder. She was married to James A. Bowen on August 15, 1940 in Mancelona, Michigan. Mr. Bowen died on March 29, 1996. Celia was a very generous and kind person who loved her family and church, the Sebewa Church of God. She enjoyed crafts and made uncountable number of bracelets which she would give away to family and friends. Celia also enjoyed canning, baking pies and "dough dobbers" for her grandchildren. Celia is survived by her seven children, Dolly Lomotan of Clarksville, TN; Wanda (Paul) Wisecup of Clarksville, TN; Anita (John) Frittitta of Parish, FL; Donna (Gary) Shattuck of Nashville, MI; Bill (Sherri) Bowen of Sarasota, FL; Sandi (Russ) Seifert of Wheatland, IA; Jeff (Laura) Bowen of Woodland, MI; 27 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Calvin (Alice) Kidder of Michigan, Lewis (Avis) Kidder of Michigan and Larry Kidder of Florida; sisters, Treva Dewey of California and Lilia (Bob) Rosenberger of Michigan. Funeral services for Celia were conducted at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Sebewa Church of God, 12910 Goddard Road, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Jerry Polk, officiating. Interment followed at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Celia's name may be directed for the use of the family. Visitation January 25, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service January 26, 2011 1:00 PM Sebewa Church of God 12910 Goddard Road Lake Odessa, MI Interment Wednesday January 26 2011 Woodland Memorial Park Woodland, MI