Ben was an Honor Student at Hughes Middle School. He loved nature, bike riding, camping, fishing, dancing and making people laugh. He would ask lots of questions, and never took no for an answer. Ben had a unique respect for life and he will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Ben is preceded in death by his cousin, John Dum.
Survivors: Parents, Christopher and Nichole Bowling; loving sister, Gabi; grandparents, Marian Dum O'Rourke, Jim O'Rourke (Brenda), Linda Massey, Rudy L Bowling, Sr. (Marilyn); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
