John Charles Bowen

John Charles Bowen, of Sedro-Woolley, peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in his home. John was born on Aug. 28, 1952 to Jack and Virginia (Boome) Bowen Sr. in Fayettville, Ark. He was married to Monica Garrison on July 5, 1974, and together they had three children; they separated in 1980. John also had one child with Jackie Kink, three children with Keela Frost and two children with fiancée Tracy Boettger. John graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970. He went to a trade school in Oregon, for welding, later working as a logger and commercial fishermen. His seasonal job of passion was selling and entertaining in fireworks, "PaPa John's", celebrating his Independence Day, He was so honored. John was well known around Skagit County for his athleticism, in his early days he belonged to The Skagit Valley Boxing Association, boxing as a feather weight with a record of 19-0-2 at retirement, he was known as "Jabbing Johnny Bowen." He loved softball, coaching and playing for the U.S. Eagles as a short stop, #7, along with many other teams throughout his time with Skagit Parks and Rec. John had many past time hobbies he enjoyed like, golfing, pole fishing, hunting, playing his guitar, swimming, he loved racing, playing bingo, anything to do with sports, his date nights with loved ones at the casino. He had a love for foods of all types as well as cooking them, spicy, were the best to him, He was creative, decorative and enjoyed crafting projects around the house, he had a green thumb for landscaping and plants, anything he was determined to do, he could, nothing slowed or stopped John from his desires, dreams or goals. John loved children, helping anyone in need as though it was his duty and job to do so. He walked barefoot more than he wore shoes, he was the kind of man that welcomed anyone into his home, as the door was always open, you were always family even if you were not blood, he would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. John unconditionally loved his family, he cherished and valued family. John will be remembered by his beautiful smile, his giving soul and big loving heart to all. John is survived by his fiance, Tracy A. Boettger of Sedro-Woolley; sons, Billy and Ari Kousbaugh of Idaho, Johnny and Emily Bowen of Anacortes, Chuck and Tera Bowen of La Conner, Jesse and Kayla Bowen and Corey Culbertson of Sedro-Woolley; son of the heart, Steven and Carla DePiro of Spokane and Michael Bollinger of Sedro-Woolley; daughters, Minna and Kevin Smith, Jody and Dave Bowen-LeBlanc, Nigha and Tyler Fox and Erica and Richard Fredberg, all of Sedro-Woolley; grandchildren, Janelle and Colby Kousbaugh, Mickey and Amanda Gentry, Billy and Bryce Hornbeck, Felicia, Hannah, Stephanie and Samantha Smith, DeDrick Walker, Ayla and Iza Bowen-LeBlanc, Grace and Shianna Bowen, Socorra and Lifeson Bowen, Haillie Bollinger, Justeen, Mason, Adien and Jesslyn Bowen, Abby and Willow Fredberg, Landon, Laney and Lacoia DePiro; great-grandson, Charlie LeBlanc; brothers, Jack and Carol, Jay and Lynette, Joe and Lindsey, and Jason Bowen and Danny Waldron; sisters, Regina "Nini" and Steve Fredberg, M. Kay and Chuck Knott, and Cindy and Tammy Waldron and lots of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, great-aunts and uncles and numerous family from Washington and Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Jack Bowen, Sr.; his mother, Imogine (Washington) Bowen; brother, Raymond Bowen; a twin sister; his sister, Debbie Waldron; granddaughter, Alishia Wyn Walker, and son of the heart, Corey Garzina. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley, Wash. Share memories of John and sign the online guest register at www.lelmleychapel.com.