This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Edith "Susan" Bowles who was born in Maine on November 9, 1924 and passed over to heaven in the early hours of December 8, 2008. She was surrounded by her beloved daughters Terri Johnson, Suzanne Schneider and granddaughter Heather Aguirre. She is survived by her son John Bowles, daughter Bernedette Metlenko, son -in-laws Donald Johnson, Greg Schneider and George Metlenko and daughter-in-law Judy Bowles, grandson-in-law Manuel Aguirre along with seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her brother Keith Hale and family in Maine and Nova Scotia, Canada. Susan will be remembered well by family and friends alike for her many stories of her world travels, her love of owls, her beautiful rose bushes and the collection of bracelets she wore. As per her request a private memorial service will be held through the Neptune Society of Northern California. A Mass in her name will be held Dec. 23, 2008, at 12:05 p.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 960 Caymus St., Napa. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please support St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. You will live forever in our memories and hearts!
After the hardest month of sadness, I received a card that I would like to share!!
The Light of Life
When one of earth's most lovely lights has flickered and gone out, the shadow in your heart is almost more than you can bear. You strive for understanding as you stuggle through the days, with undiminished longing for a smile no longer there. Although profoundly changed, the world keeps whirling all around you. In time, you'll find the comfort tender memories can restore. And someday, past the tears, the light of life will be rekindled with hope and love as radiant and inspiring as before. Day by day, may the light of your memories diminish the shadow of sorrow and bring you peace.
