Vera Marie Graham Bowen

Vera is predeceased by her husband Bill; Brother’s Clarence, Albert and Ernest and Sister Madeline Piket. Vera will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and their families; and neighbors and friends who were always there for her.

Vera was born on Denman Island, BC to Edward and Elizabeth Graham. Vera married William (Bill) Bowen on Denman Island in 1937. Bill and Vera operated the former Bowen’s Grocery on the Old Nanaimo Hwy in Port Alberni for many years. As well, Vera was a talented seamstress, enjoyed her flower garden; especially her dahlias and played the piano in her youth. Vera spent her last six years at Rainbow Gardens.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00pm, Friday December 10, 2010 from the Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Minnie Hornidge officiating. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca

Donations may be made in Vera’s memory to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Port Alberni, c/o Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1E5.

The family is very grateful for the attention and kindness given to Vera during her stay at Rainbow Gardens. Special thanks to the nursing care given at both Nanaimo General Hospital and West Coast General Hospital and Dr. Puts.