Patrick J. Bowden, 76, a 49-year resident of Clinton Township, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. He was born Nov. 23, 1946 in New York. Mr. Bowden was retired after 30 years of employment at AT&T. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and he served in Vietnam and the Philippine Islands. He was an avid camper and NASCAR racing fan.
Mr. Bowden is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna; daughter, Kristin; grandson, Aiden Sterba; brothers, John Robert (Laura) Bowden of Georgia and Michael (Diana) Bowden of Florida; and brothers-in-law, Harvey Olsen of Pennsylvania and Frank DeFrank of Roseville. He was predeceased by his sister, Kathie Olsen. Mr. Bowden is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Vietnam Veterans of America.