1943
Sharon
2004
Sharon "Bom-Mom" Bowlus
March 2, 1943 — January 20, 2004
On January 20, 2004, Sharon L. Bowlus, 60, Dilworth, MN, returned to the care of her Heavenly family.
Shari was born March 2, 1943, in Moorhead, MN, to Edward F. and Edna (Melsness) McGough. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly. In 1963 she moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she worked for First Security National Bank.
On September 5, 1964, she married Byron Carl Bowlus, in Inglewood, CA. That same year they moved to Minnesota where they made their home in Dilworth.
In 1967 Shari worked at the Clay County State Bank in Dilworth. She retired from the bank in 1977 and began working out of her home doing bookwork and taxes for family and small businesses.
In 1998 she began working as an accountant at Bargains Galore, Dilworth, where she continued to work until the time of her illness.
Shari is survived by her son, Troy (Rhonda), Moorhead; two granddaughters, Tara and Brittiany, Dilworth, who were the light, the breath and the joy of her life. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Lemke, Carol (Robert) Swenson, both of Moorhead
Shari was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, two brothers and an infant daughter.
Shari had a strong sense of family, tradition and creating memories. Every gift she gave you was well thought out. It has a special meaning or it w
For the last three months, Shari was surrounded by family and friends who witnessed her valiant fight to overcome pneumonia. For one so small in stature, she fought aggressively, but that was no surprise to all who knew her because she was 'The Rock' and
Visitation for Shari will be Friday, January 23, 2004, from 5-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 24, 2004, at 11 AM in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Ca
Shari was born March 2, 1943, in Moorhead, MN, to Edward F. and Edna (Melsness) McGough. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she was employed by Piggly Wiggly. In 1963 she moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she worked for First Security National Bank.
On September 5, 1964, she married Byron Carl Bowlus, in Inglewood, CA. That same year they moved to Minnesota where they made their home in Dilworth.
In 1967 Shari worked at the Clay County State Bank in Dilworth. She retired from the bank in 1977 and began working out of her home doing bookwork and taxes for family and small businesses.
In 1998 she began working as an accountant at Bargains Galore, Dilworth, where she continued to work until the time of her illness.
Shari is survived by her son, Troy (Rhonda), Moorhead; two granddaughters, Tara and Brittiany, Dilworth, who were the light, the breath and the joy of her life. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Lemke, Carol (Robert) Swenson, both of Moorhead
Shari was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, two brothers and an infant daughter.
Shari had a strong sense of family, tradition and creating memories. Every gift she gave you was well thought out. It has a special meaning or it w
For the last three months, Shari was surrounded by family and friends who witnessed her valiant fight to overcome pneumonia. For one so small in stature, she fought aggressively, but that was no surprise to all who knew her because she was 'The Rock' and
Visitation for Shari will be Friday, January 23, 2004, from 5-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 24, 2004, at 11 AM in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Ca
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