Bruce Allen Bowen

Bruce was born on August 19th, 1955 in Billings, Montana. He was received into the loving arms of Our Lord on February 7th, 2014. He was always a smiling happy kid. Even when his sisters made him eat mud pies! He loved cooking for everyone, and wasnt afraid to try new recipes out on everyone. In high school, Bruce decided he was done and wanted to join the Army. He served his country with pride, and always had great respect for the military. After that, Bruce roamed for a while before meeting Wayne Kiley. Bruce was very persistent, and Wayne finally hired him full time. That was 28 years ago. Wayne took him under his wing, treated him like family, and taught him many things. His life took on new meaning and his life began to get centered again. Bruce loved being outdoors. He spent a little time in Alaska and always wanted to go back one day. Bruce was also a lover of dogs. He always had at least one dog, usually more. They loved him too. He was a very kind and generous man. He tried to help people when he could. He loved his family dearly. One day in September of 1998, Jo Anns nephew, Joshua, had accidentally left his sunglasses at Bruces house. Joshua was friends with the young adults that Bruce rented out bedrooms to. Joshua introduced them, and he swept her off her feet. He proposed on Valentines Day, and the two were married on May 1, 1999. He was such a caring husband, doing all the little things that made his wife feel special. He always opened the door for her, and brought her coffee to their bed every day. They were extremely happy together. He became stepdad to her three children, and was Grandpa from day one when the grandkids were born. He loved spending time with them and playing with them. Bruce became very focused on family during his marriage, and both his family and hers became one. He was a very hard-working man, and now hes with God doing what he always loved. Hes now Gods new carpenter. Bruce is survived by his wife Jo Ann, his mother Delories Messer, two sisters Debbie Weiske and Sherry Bierly, 3 stepchildren, and 11 grandchildren. He will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him. Memorial Location Not Available Wednesday 2/19, 10:00 am