Jane Alexis Bowen

Jane spent her childhood in a typical Navy life tradition, traveling from coast to coast. She lived in Annapolis, MD, Manhasset, NY, San Diego, and found happiness as a teenager in Long Beach, California. She graduated from Wilson High School and Long Beach City College.

In 1951, she married Brettel W. Bowen (Bert) and they raised three children: Scott, Jennifer, and Beth Ann. Upon Bert’s death in 1997, she moved to Lake San Marcos where she was active in the Art League, Knitting, Bunco and Bridge.

She was predeceased by her parents, Captain and Mrs. E. J. Kidder; her husband, Bert; and infant child, Mary Beth. She is survived by her sister, Mary Kidder Chilcot of Long Beach; son, Scott and wife Lorraine of San Clemente; daughter, Jennifer McAfee and husband Hank of San Marcos; daughter, Beth Ann Parkin and husband Gregory of Long Beach; grandchildren, Eric Bowen; Natalie Kelly; Caitlin, Courtney, and Connor Parkin; Hailey and Mallory McAfee.

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11 am at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 1147 Discovery St., San Marcos, CA 92069.

Memorial Donations to: Imperial Valley’s New Creations, P.O. Box 4478, El Centro, CA 92244.

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Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary (562) 425-6401