Bert A 'Bing' Bowen Iii

Bert A. "Bing" Bowen III, 72, of Andover, husband of Carol (Bayer) Bowen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Bing was born in Dearborn, Michigan on July 4, 1945, to the late Bert A. Bowen Jr. and Leona (Neary) Bowen. He was raised in Michigan, attended local schools and was a graduate of Northville High School, Class of 1964. After graduation, Bing attended Wayne State University in Detroit and Lawrence Technological Institute in Southfield, Michigan where he furthered his education in Architecture. While still living in Michigan, he was a member of the Wolverine Retriever Club having spent his youth raising Labrador Retrievers and enjoying black Labrador Retreivers field trials in the Proud Lake Recreation area. Bing then moved to Connecticut in 1981. He worked as a self-employed software engineer for many years. Bing had many hobbies and enjoyments in his life, but most of all he was a member and past president of the CT Family Campers and RVer's, a Founding Member of the Hop River Amateur Radio Club, a member of the Community Emergency & Response Team and the Cub Scouts in Andover. He was an avid camper, sailor and fisherman and quite the outdoorsman. Bing is a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Manchester. In addition to his wife Carol, Bing leaves behind his son Martin A. Bowen of Andover and his daughter Wendy L. Donagher and her husband Thomas E. Donagher Jr. of Manchester; his three grandchildren Dana L. Donagher of Manchester, Thomas E. Donagher III of Manchester and Taia Lynn Bowen of Andover; and his sister Marilyn L. Bowen of Shepherd, Michigan. Bing was predeceased by his parents Bert and Leona. Bing leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.Calling hours for Bert will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10-11 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church, 40 Pitkin St, Manchester followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 AM. Reception to immediately follow in Kaiser Hall at Concordia. Burial will be at the convenience of his family. Memorial donations in Bing's name may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or the American Lung Association of CT, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, Manchester is in care of the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com .

Visitation DetailsSaturday, March 24th, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am, Concordia Lutheran Church
Service DetailsSaturday, March 24th, 2018 11:00am, Concordia Lutheran Church