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Ronald F. Bowden
Posted 7/30/08
Ronald F. 'Smokey' Bowden, 89 SEAFORD - Ronald F. Bowden "Smokey", of Seaford, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Seaford, on Sept. 16, 1918, the son of the late …
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Ronald F. Bowden
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Ronald F. 'Smokey' Bowden, 89 SEAFORD - Ronald F. Bowden "Smokey", of Seaford, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Seaford, on Sept. 16, 1918, the son of the late Herman B. Bowden and Maude E, of Blades, he was a 1936 graduate of Seaford High School. Mr. Bowden was an army veteran of World War II, serving with the 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Division, from Jan. 1941 to Oct. 1945. He saw action in France, Germany and Austria. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Bowden was a member of the 71st Regiment Veterans Association of the State of New York, a charter member of VFW Post 4961, Seaford, and a member of the American Legion Post 6 in Seaford. He was employed by Tull Brothers for 35 years as service manager in the Farm Equipment Division. He was a member of the Seaford District Library Commission for 15 years and a member of the Seaford Historical Society, serving on the Board of Governors, and was a long time president of the Hitchens Family Reunion Association. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle Boswell and his brother Charles, who died in Infancy. Mr. Bowden is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie "Nettie," who he met and married in France during the war; by his 4 children, Lorraine Schwartzkopf and husband Paul, Edmond Bowden and wife Diane, Charles Bowden and wife Jeanette and Christine Bowden and husband Brad; two grandchildren, Jessica Schwartzkopf and Natan Bowden; and by Danae and John Probasco. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford, where relatives and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, the Seaford Historical Society 203 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973 or to the Seaford District Library, 402 N. Porter Street, Seaford, DE 19973.
