Freda Bowman

Freda Wells Bowman, 98, of Ashland, passed away Saturday morning, December 12, 2015, at The Good Shepherd in Ashland, Ohio. She was born February 19, 1917, in Ashland, to the late Thomas J. and Mary C. (Mohn) Wells, one of twelve children.

Freda retired from A.L. Garber after 35 years of service. She loved her cats and was surrounded by her feline friends throughout her life. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting. Spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, brought her much happiness.

Freda is survived by a son, Monte Bowman of Polk, OH; three grandchildren, Melanie Heffelfinger of Perrysville, OH, Eddie Crossen of IN and Rick Crossen of GA; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter and son-in-law, Nylia and Dale Crossen; four brothers, Francis, James, Roy and Walter Wells; and seven sisters, Bessie Bryan, Minnie Harmon, Flossie Irene Stackhouse, Moscow Morr, Mary Martin, Rozella Graham and Gladys Blaisdel.

A private funeral service will be observed. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cat House Feline Sanctuary, 1130 W. Main St., #136, Ashland, Ohio, 44805, or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805. The Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family.