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Gerald R. "Jerry" Bowles

Born: 2/2/1935
Died: 6/26/2022
Age: 87
Community: Corunna, MI

Age 87 of Corunna passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital.

A Mass will be held 10:30am Thursday, June 30, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary prayed at 7pm.

Jerry was born February 2, 1935 in Bancroft, the son of George and Veronica (Heeney) Bowles.

He attended St.Paul School.

Jerry enjoyed being outdoors. He loved working outdoors, fishing, hunting, and traveling out west with his wife Catherine and throughout the U.S in their R.V. Most of all Gerald looked forward to spending time with his family.

He married Catherine Green in Owosso, MI on June 6, 1953 . Recently celebrated 69 loving years of marriage.

Jerry was an owner and operator of his own semi and was a proud Teamster.

Jerry is survived by his Wife, Catherine Bowles; Children, Bob Bowles, Cheryl Smith, Sandra Bowles, Cathy (Robert) Flores and Karin Bowles; 11 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters, Marion (McKowen) Bean and Donna (Sheldon) Dawson Several Nieces and Nephews and other loving family and friends.

He was predeceased by his Son, Wayne Bowles, Daughter In-Law, Sallie Bowles, Granddaughter, Sarah Smith, 3 Brothers, Raymond, Bernard, and Tom Bowles, 2 Sisters Geraldine(Bowles) Alexander and Janet (Bowles) Young, Parents, George and Veronica Bowles.

Memorial contributions are suggested for Jerry’s Neuro ICU expenses.
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  Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867

Phone: (989) 723-5234

Web Site: http://nelson-house.com

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Visitation
Date:   6/29/2022
Time:   4:00 PM
The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary prayed at 7pm.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   6/30/2022
Time:   10:30 AM
 
Location:   Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867

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Official:   Fr. Michael O'Brien

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