Richard Wayne Bowen

Richard “Rick” Wayne Bowen, 73, passed away May 1, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1949 to Elmer and Evelyn (Matheny) Bowen, in Covington, VA. The family settled down in Times Beach, MO, where he completed his Primary Schooling. In Dec of 1966 he entered service with the United States Army, serving for 3 years. He was stationed in Korea with the HHB 7/2 Hawks. His service also included training in Law Enforcement, at Fort Bragg, NC. Rick moved to Kansas City MO in 1975. He started working for Inter-Continental as a Machinist, then went on to Colgate Palmolive company for 15 years, finally retiring from Owens Corning Fiberglass as a top Machinist and Safety Coordinator for many of their locations. He took great pride in his work, inventing, modifying, and repairing machinery. He was highly respected in his industry for his quality craftsmanship, ingenuity, and precise expertise. Rick was very active in the Masonic Lodge, serving as Master at the Henri Lodge in Tonganoxie, KS in 1999. In the 1990’s he was a member of the Mounted Patrol, riding in the Shriners Rodeo and Shriner Parades. He became a member of the Widows Sons Motorcycle Group, a Masonic Riders Association, of which he was a member until he passed. He put great stock in helping the community in these various roles. Rick and Kathy were married for 31 wonderful years, they lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling, hunting with his bird dogs, fishing, playing his banjo, being immersed in nature. He loved craftsmanship, creating wonderful items from wood and metal in his shop. He had a true zest for life, loving his friends and family fiercely. Richard is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Jerry Bowen. He is survived by his wife Kathy Bowen; son Tony (Barb) Hendricks; daughters Kristy (Eric) Chandler and Kimberly Macey; five grandchildren, Amber, Zane, Jacob, Zoe, Ashton; brother Don Bowen; and sisters Trudy Wilken, Nancy Capestro, Butchy Keeler, and Shelly Miller; and many loving friends. Donations in honor of Richard can be made to the Arbor Day Foundation through the following link: https://shop.arborday.org/campaign/reforestation-donation/give A memorial visitation for Richard will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Maple Hill Funeral Home, with the Masonic Service at 1:45 and memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM. Directions for the burial of cremated remains at Leavenworth National Cemetery: 1. Arrive to Leavenworth National Cemetery fifteen minutes before your scheduled service. 150 Muncie Rd. Leavenworth, KS 66048 2. Meet at the cemetery office. There will be signs directing you there. There are lines to the left of the office for families to line up prior to services. Call (913) 727-1376 upon arrival. 3. The cemetery staff will lead you in a procession to one of the shelter houses. Please follow their direction when parking at the shelter houses. 4. Please leave the cemetery promptly after services are conducted. The cemetery staff will place your loved one in their final resting place. Families are invited to come back an hour after.

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Richard Wayne Bowen

November 29, 1949 - May 1, 2023