I share your grief because I am one of those lives Mike had touched. He was very kind and open to me. He supported me a great deal, and I am exceedingly sad about his passing.  Please accept my sincere condolences and most fervent prayers. God Almighty will support you as mourn my boss and friend, your kind hearted husband.  God bless you Chris!


I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I know that this has been very difficult for you. You took very good care of him. Take good care!

I was so very sorry to hear about Michael’s passing.  I just learned a few days ago from John Taylor/ACUI.  Cannot imagine the sorrow you and your family are experiencing.   After seeing Michael’s handmaid rings and necklaces,  he sent me a bling-ring many years ago and just thinking about it makes me smile.  Serving on the ACUI Board together was a great experience but it was our trip to Canada for their annual conference for student center managers that bonded our friendship.  We had such a marvelous time…our Canadian colleagues certainly know how to have a great time.  Please know that I am lifting you and your families up in prayer and positive thoughts.


I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry to hear about Mike.  He truly was one of the kindest, sweetest person I ever had the pleasure of knowing.  You, Mike and your whole family are in my prayers! 

My condolences go out to you during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I would like you to know that I am here if you need anything. 

I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a wonderful man, artist and husband, I know that by all our conversations over the years.  If I can do anything for you please let me know.  Thinking of you and adding you to my prayers. 


I'm so so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  We love both of you greatly and it's a privilege to call you friends.  Please keep us posted on details and how we can assist you.

I know this is a devastating loss for you as it is for many of us.  As you stated he is at peace now.  As you know I shared many wonderful times with Mike and you.  Stay strong, I will be in touch. God be with you.

I'm so sorry, Chris. Thinking of you and your family. 

Very sorry to hear about Mike passing away. He sure did more on this earth than most of us and now we wish him a safe passage to heaven to be with our creator. Mike was instrumental in my journey through Wayne State but more so his friendship opened up a multitude of friendships for me, indeed, his legacy will remain while his absence is felt in our loss.  Be strong, can’t imaging your grief and hope you get the strength to celebrate his life.  Please let me know if I can be of any help to ease your grief.


Charles and I are sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was very special to so many. Our friendship goes back many years. He will forever be in our hearts.  We are glad you were able to spend many wonderful years as friends and in marriage. Please keep up posted on the arrangements. 


Chris I am so sorry for your loss! You have been an amazing wife to Michael making sure he has the best care available always!  I know your time together was shorter than expected. I would love to pay my respects please let me know the details.

I am so sorry Chris.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  If there is anything I can do, and I mean anything, let me know.

It is with such a heavy heart that I send my condolences to you. He has been in my thoughts so often and has touched my life in such a positive way.  Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.


Oh Chris, I am so sorry to learn of this. My heart aches for you.  Sending you love and peace.


Thanks for letting us know about Mike’s passing.  You’ve been in my thoughts all weekend and I just wanted to reach out.   If there is anything that we or WSU can do to assist you during this time, please do not hesitate to ask.  However we get to say our goodbyes and celebrate Mike’s life in this time of pandemic, please know that you and Mike have many friends here and we love you and will be here for whatever you need.  In my faith tradition, one of the names of God is “Jehovah-Shamah” which means the Lord is There or the Lord is Present.  Present in our grief, present in our fear, present in our loneliness.  Margaret and I are praying for you to find peace in the midst of this time of great loss.    Take care.


I met Michael way back in 1985/86...at Wayne State in the Student Center. He came up to me and we started talking.  Every time I came in thereafter I would look for him and we became friends.  I lost contact with him and moved to Israel in 1994 but continued to think about him often and wanted to reconnect.  I recently sent him a message through linkedin.  I am so sorry for your loss.  He was a great man with a great personality and a warm heart.  It was a gift to have known him.

What a loss...Like many others, ACUI was how I had the good fortunate to meet him. I can still see his welcoming smile & twinkling eye in my mind. Chris - I'm sending you all my positive thoughts and a big hug from Texas.

I am so sorry for your loss.  I was honored to know Michael through ACUI.  He was the kindest, gentle hearted soul who truly lit up the room with his presence.  He will be deeply missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.


Chris I will be praying for you and your family. I am saddened by the news in all hopes praying for God to pull you through. You and Mike were inseparable through the years I’ve known you and the love you had for one another was admirable. He was a great person and I’m glad that I had a chance to know him.

Chris, my thoughts are with you during this difficult and sad time.  Mike was a great guy and I am so glad to have known him as a co-worker and as a friend.  You and he were both so fortunate to have had a life together.  


Oh my god, I am so sorry. My heart is broken. Please accept my condolences. I wish I could be there for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. I lost my friend. With tears in my eyes and heart.


Thank you for letting me know, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Michael had a wonderful heart and an generous soul. He always had a smile on his face and was so good at making others feel special and loved. Our world was a better place for having him in it and he will be greatly missed. 

So sorry to hear this news. The few times I spoke with him at the rectory for our Christmas party he was a true gentlemen and a delight to host. I know you cared for him devotedly these past few months of illness. He was loved, and he knew it.  Be assured of my prayers for the repose of his soul and comfort for you and the family.  If I can be if any assistance, with a Service or to talk, please let me know.  God bless.


I’m so very sorry to hear about Mike. You have been such a source of strength for me as I grieve for my mother, and I am sending you love and comfort. Also wanted to share a couple recent photos of Olivia, in case she brings spark of joy during this dark time.

Oh wow Chris. I’m so sorry. Yes, he is at peace. Our sincere condolences.

So sorry. Mike was a great person and we will all miss him dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything. My condolences.


You are in my prayers.   I am so very sorry to hear this.  It is so hard to believe.  You two have always been joined at the hip.  Mike truly was a wonderful person and I believe that Wayne State is better because of his footprints!!

I just wanted to offer my condolences. You and your family are in my thought and prayers. 

My sincerest condolences on the loss of Michael.  I was saddened to read your e-mail on his passing.  I was hired at WSU in 1991 and one of the 1st facility coordinators I met was Michael.  Michael and I worked together on emergency evacuation procedures; evacuation training workshops; renovation projects; and various fire and life safety projects, in Student Center.  I had deep respect for Michael and always enjoyed seeing and talking to him.  Even after he left WSU,  whenever I walked into the Student Center, I would think of him and especially when I viewed the beautiful mural he created in the lower level.  I’ll miss Michael—he was a very good person that I RESPECTED.  Again, my condolences on your loss.  My deepest sympathy to you and Michael’s family.


I am so sorry to have read your email about the passing of Mike. As you already know, he was an amazing man who was a true Tartar/Warrior.  When I think of Mike, I think to 20 years back when he helped me transition from just a tennis coach to taking on the intramural position.  I had no idea what softball entailed and Mike was very patient teaching me the ropes because I sure did not know what I was doing.  The Wrecking Crew was always a special team. I guess my big thank you was that you won the raffle a few times!  Thanks so much for your continued support buying that expensive ticket well after I moved on back to tennis.  Mike was a great guy and will be dearly missed by many especially the old timers who had the chance to know him really well.  Thinking of you during these sad times. 

I was so very sorry to hear that Mike passed.
What a beautiful soul he was!  I'll always remember how busy he was, always making sure everything was right in the Student Center Building. 🙂  Forgive me, I won't be able to be there in person to pay my respects, but please know that you and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.  I look forward to being a part of the WSU Scholarship  you're setting up in Mike's memory.  He'll be smiling about that. 


My heart is broken to have to depart with a great of a man of high standards that your husband exemplified during his life time. Losing Mike is just like losing a family member. 

This is sad news – Chris and Michael were some of the very first people I met in Region 7, I always appreciated being able to spend time learning from him.

Thanks for passing this news to our ACUI family.  I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with Michael frequently at College Bowl and on many conference & leadership teams.  Many thoughts and prayers to Chris, friends and family.

Michael was an amazing colleague, and staunch supporter of the arts — I loved his mural at Wayne State.  He had a wicked sense of humor, always a help if the going was a bit rough.  He was a wonderful ally.  My heart goes out to Chris.  

This announcement makes me deeply saddened.  I've been thinking about all the lovely things that made Michael special.  Hugs at conferences.  The amazing murals.  Baseball games.   Being fully blinged out at a conference to go with the theme.  Sharing the spirit of C Shaw Smith.  Being a positive soul.  Always greeting people with a huge smile.  I miss him.  Chris, my love to you and the rest of your family.

Michael was an amazing human being. Every conversation with him was filled with grace, wisdom and most definitely humor. He was a big supporter of mine in Region 7 and I always enjoyed time together at regional and Association events. I can't help but smile when I think of him. He will certainly be missed, but I am grateful that ACUI brought us together for a short time.  My heart breaks for Chris during this time. 


When I think of Michael....I think of his contagious, bright smile, welcoming way and joy of ACUI.  My thoughts are with Chris and the family.

What a truly good human.  I always enjoyed Michael’s smile, enthusiasm, wisdom and humor that he openly in shared with everyone.
I will be keeping Chris and his family in my thoughts and prayers.


The passing of such a giant of a man...what a lovely human being he was.

Thank you for sharing the sad news of Michael's passing. The last time I saw Michael was at the ACU-I conference at Michigan State. He always had a huge smile and a hugs for everyone. My prayers are with Chris and Michael's family.

Oh, what sadness this news brings.  Michael was always full of life, with a wide grin, and an infectious laugh.  He had a significant impact on all of us, and the many students and staff that he interacted with at Wayne State.  Chris - you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know your love for each other will continue to shine through your friends and family.


I am so very sorry to know that Michael is gone. Too young and so much a part of an organization that connected us all through many gatherings and special memories. My heart goes out to Chris at this difficult time.

Mike was my first boss at Wayne. I will always remember how great and kind he was. I never will forget him. I would be happy to contribute to the Mike Bowen Scholarship fund. I agree, he was all about Wayne State and would love that. Thinking about you in this difficult time.


Mike was a wonderful person and he will be missed. I think a memorial scholarship is a great idea and look forward to donating to it.


Mike was such a giving person. I will always remember working with him year after year at the Motor City Makeover and on Homecoming events when I worked in the DOSO. I will also never forget your wedding day. The two of you never looked happier and I was so happy to see you that happy. These are things that I will hold on to and memories of a great person that I will cherish. I will pass on the link for the scholarship fund to everyone in OneCard and Parking. I love you dear friend and I’m so sorry that you are having to endure this pain right now. 



Extending my Sincere Sympathy to the family and just know that my thoughts and Prayers are with you. 

Mary and I send our love and prayers.  We love every reunion and time we spent with you and your great smile.  Love ya and will miss you.

Words can't express my deepest and heartfelt sympathy on Mike's passing! His signature smile and willingness to lend a hand whenever he was called upon will never be forgotten. Mike had such a kind spirit; and he was truly a great man.  He was a good friend for anyone to possess, and I will miss him dearly! Chris, please don't hesitate to call on me if you need anything. You and family are in my prayers!


My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Uncle Mike always made my family feel like family! Such a bright light! May he rest in Glory! 🙏🏾

Words cannot express the the sadness I'm feeling with the passing of Mike.  He was a true friend and taught me so much about working at Wayne State University.  He was always there to help when I needed it most.  I have so many fond memories of Mike. I will never forget the softball games, building coordinator meetings, Good Guy parties, etc. that he was a part of.  He will surely be missed.

Mike was one of a kind. His love and passion for Chris, WSU and all those he came in contact with was contagious. The world would be a lot kinder and better place with more folks like Mike. My family and I will certainly miss him, but will always cherish the memories  from the time we shared.  

I am saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Statements already posted by ACUI colleagues detail the feeling I had about Michael. My summary statement is the he was simply a “class act”.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

I was aware that Michael had been ill for some time.  You are both among the many friends in ACUI that have made this work such a pleasure.  I hope knowing prayers of support from so many of us is helpful in this difficult time.  Peace be with you, always.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Mike's transition.  He was a friend and colleague.  Mike and I shared some wonderful and memorable times together during our tenure at Wayne State University.  We played tennis together, we did more laughing than playing and we just enjoyed each other's company on the court.  On several occasions after we retired, we would have lunch together with other retirees to look back over our careers at WSU.  Mike was just an all around nice guy.  I will miss him greatly.  He will always be a part of my life.  I want to extend my sincere and profound sympathy and condolences to the family and I will continue to pray for you all. 

Chris, I was saddened to hear of your husband's death. It was a pleasure to meet Michael, and very impressive to read of his personal and professional accomplishments.  May many sweet memories comfort you in your grief, and may the promise of Life in Christ bring you peace.  

Aside from his love and devotion to WSU, he was truly a great man. May the good Lord grant him everlasting peace. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. We certainly lost a great one.

That smile!  The utter sincerity.  The down-to-earthness.  The enthusiasm.  Michael was in the moment - he was present.  And his thoughts and actions were about lifting the students of Wayne State University.  All rise for Michael.  Nod your head, smile, and join me in a standing ovation for Michael, for a life well lived.  Bravo!

Michael Bowen was a great man, with the biggest smile.  I will miss him!

I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing.  Michael was, is, and will always be Mr. Wayne State.  He defined the spirit of the Green and Gold.  He was as warm a person as there ever was, is, and will be.  May you rest in peace.

Michael and Chris always supported my work through the alumni association especially when it involved students. Our bond became more solidified through Michael's work as an Wayne State Alumni Association Board member and his love for the university. His attire during games and activities showcased his upmost respect, love, loyalty for the university and Warrior spirit. Michael will be greatly missed. He truly bled Warrior Green and Gold and wanted everyone else to feel the spirit, catch the spirit and love the spirit as he did. Michael is Warrior Strong like no other! May he live forever in our minds and hearts. 



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Michael Bowen

7 May, 1949 – 20 June, 2020

Harry J Will Funeral Homes

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