Gary Bowens
Gary Bowens, 69, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Methodist Southlake Hospital, Merrillville.
He was born on Feb. 22, 1950, the son of Earl and Martha (Vanover) Bowens. He had worked as a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and loved being in the outdoors.
Survivors include his children, Robert Hardesty and fiance’ Skyler Creviston, Gary Hardesty and fiance’ Jessica Jefferies, Travis Hardesty and fiancee’ Cortnie Tuttle all of Rochester; Amy Bowens, Bluffton; Kelly Bowens and Angie Bowens; several grandchildren including: Spencer Hardesty, TiLeasha, Dustin Jr., Ciarra and Noah, all of Rochester; brothers: Larry (Kathy) Bowens, Rochester; Ralph Bowens, Goshen; David and (Eddie) Bowens, Goshen; James Bowens, Bunker Hill; sisters, Linda Bowens, Bonnie Bowens, Cathy Ann Conrad, and Geraldine Randolph, all of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Carolyn Bowens and “Cookie” Bowens.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday March 9, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Bowens Memorial Fund through the funeral home.