Dearest Bowen Family.  I am so very saddened by the passing of Gayle.  We met while I provided her with PT numerous years ago.  Though she started off as my patient she quickly became a friend and as friends we shared a lot. I remember the first time I arrived at the house and she was ready to go in for a treatment  she looked beautiful all dressed and ready, no matter how she might have felt she always looked the lady that she was.  She was an amazing woman and endured so much with her health.  She was a teacher on how to live your life no matter what comes your way.  I feel very fortunate to have known her.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Melodee Saenz

To the Family of Galye Bowen:

No words can "express" the warm hospitality and friendship that Gayle exhibited to me (with Pete) through all the years (22 years of friendship).  My weekend visit to Marble Falls was to the Bowen residence (in 1988), is a "...warm and cherished one."  Kim and I met in court reporting school; and, we "hit it off so well," that we both wanted our parents and families to meet each other.  Even though Kim and I studies and boyfriends, we just had to make a trip together to each other's homeland (i.e., I to Marble Falls and Kim to El Barrio in Odessa, Texas).  

Through our spiritual upbringing, I was not going to miss a Sunday service; and, that was a "...given" in the Bowen residence on Sundays.  I had my first adult experience in a Baptist Church in Marble Falls, Texas.  Gayle's Sunday after-service menu, now included my homemade "enchiladas;" thereafter, I never encountered Gayle and Pete, without Gayle mentioning that she was "...ready for some of my homemade red enchiladas (thereafter, my pecan pie(s) too)."  Gayle was a fabulous cook and baker; and, she made the best "Pumpkin Pie(s)" ever!!!  

There was never a visit to the Bowen residence, that I did not feel welcomed, loved and comfortable.  Gayle was always the "same with me;" and, whether we were in Marble Falls or Lakeway, Texas, she always was warm and kind to me. 

I remember Gayle and Pete, being at St. Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway, Texas for her Granddaughter's Baptism (as David and Kim asked me to be Summer's Godmother).  Gayle did not feel too well many times; though, she was there for a Christian Baptism in the late-evening, as she supported her Granddaughter-Summer Seibert's venture in Catholic Christian Schooling, doctrine and living.  

Gayle attempted to attend every Holiday meal in Lakeway, Birthday Party, 4th of July Party and every event that she could with Pete.  Gayle was always there with an excellent attitude and joined in the fun (even if she did not feel well).    

I have been blessed with one tremendous friend Kim, Summer my Goddaughter, her family (brothers and sister) and David Seibert in my life.  

My condolences to you all, as Gayle will be missed.

To the Family of Galye Bowen:

No words can "express" the warm hospitality and friendship that Gayle exhibited to me (with Pete) through all the years (22 years of friendship).  My weekend visit to Marble Falls was to the Bowen residence (in 1988), is a "...warm and cherished one."  Kim and I met in court reporting school; and, we "hit it off so well," that we both wanted our parents and families to meet each other.  Even though Kim and I studies and boyfriends, we just had to make a trip together to each other's homeland (i.e., I to Marble Falls and Kim to El Barrio in Odessa, Texas).  

Through our spiritual upbringing, I was not going to miss a Sunday service; and, that was a "...given" in the Bowen residence on Sundays.  I had my first adult experience in a Baptist Church in Marble Falls, Texas.  Gayle's Sunday after-service menu, now included my homemade "enchiladas;" thereafter, I never encountered Gayle and Pete, without Gayle mentioning that she was "...ready for some of my homemade red enchiladas (thereafter, my pecan pie(s) too)."  Gayle was a fabulous cook and baker; and, she made the best "Pumpkin Pie(s)" ever!!!  

There was never a visit to the Bowen residence, that I did not feel welcomed, loved and comfortable.  Gayle was always the "same with me;" and, whether we were in Marble Falls or Lakeway, Texas, she always was warm and kind to me. 

I do not think that I will ever be able to enter their residences, without hearing Gayle's voice "...when are you going to make us some of your homemade enchiladas Christina?"

I remember Gayle and Pete, being at St. Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway, Texas for her Granddaughter's Baptism (as David and Kim asked me to be Summer's Godmother).  Gayle did not feel too well many times; though, she was there for a Christian Baptism in the late-evening, as she supported her Granddaughter-Summer Seibert's venture in Catholic Christian Schooling, doctrine and living.  

I have been blessed with one tremendous friend Kim, Summer my Goddaughter, her family (Mother, Father, brothers,sister and extensions) and David Seibert in my life.  

My condolences to you all, as Gayle will be missed.  

Christina M. Hernandez
Odessa, Texas

OBITUARY

Juanita Gayle Bowen

March 16, 1934 – September 8, 2010

Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home

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