OBITUARY

Robert "Lee" Bowen

June 12, 1931–July 21, 2021

Robert "Lee" Bowen, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep after struggling with heart disease and kidney failure on July 21, 2021 at 4:30 a.m.

Robert was born in Dayton, Wash., to Robert and Esther (Pence) Bowen, on June 12, 1931. He attended school in Dayton, Wash., and was a graduate of Starbuck High School.

He worked many jobs throughout his life, but notably as having a shoe and saddle repair shop in Pomeroy until it burned down in the late 1970s. He was also well-known to locals as a school bus driver for over 35 years. Robert was a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and veteran of the Korean War.

Robert is survived by his three children, Randy Bowen of Vancouver, Wash., Myra Baker of Coeur d'Alene, Id., and Ben Bowen of Coeur d'Alene, Id.; three step children Gail Robbins of College Place, Wash., Casey Wakefield of Roberts, Id., and Tera Fine of Lewiston, Id.

A Celebration of Life is planned in Dayton Wash., at the United Brethren Church, 1105 S. 4th, on August 21, 2021 at 12 p.m. Donation can be made to the United Brethren Church in his name.