Gwen was born November 5, 1941 in Emmett, Idaho to James Clarence and Ruby Gwen (Johnson) Bowen. The family moved to Oregon when Gwen was young. She graduated from Gresham High School and attended Oregon State for a year. Gwen married Paul E. Schoen on November 7, 1986 and their two families became one.
Gwen was very talented at artistry and especially skillful when it came to sewing. She sewed clothing for herself and her grandchildren, as well as her own drapes and slipcovers. She enjoyed antiquing and travelling. Gwen and Paul went on several cruises through the Caribbean and Mexico and took several trips to Hawaii. She had a feisty personality and was a lot of fun.
Gwen is survived by her husband, Paul Schoen of Gresham, OR; son, Trey Rigert of Hood River, OR; daughters, Stephanie Nichols of Newberg, OR; Kim Hunter of Canby, OR; and Paulet Anderson of Newport, OR; brothers, James Bowen of Los Gatos, CA; and Randy Bowen of Troutdale, OR; and 11 grandchildren.
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