Daniel "Dale" Bowie

Dale had quite the active life. After high school, he served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War Era. Throughout his life, he maintained relationships with those who served by being a member of the American Legion Post #20, VFW at Large, Marine Corp League, Howling Mad Detachment, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2659 Club.

His family will always remember that he was an avid gardener, who enjoyed canning the "fruits" of his labors. He liked all aspects of woodworking, social time with his friends, and loved to travel and go camping.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years, Rose M. Bowie; children, Cheryl A. (William) Crider of Valparaiso, IN, Robert D. Bowie of Crown Point, IN, James W. (Debra) Childers of Brandenburg, KY, Claudia L. (Fred) Moore of Rensselaer, IN, Johnny D. Childers of Tuttle, OK, Kenneth D. (Karen) Childers, of Moore, OK, Lori A. (Scott) Rich of Morocco, IN, and Tammy J. Kurzer of Blanchard, OK; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Kay) Bowie, of Conway, AR, Dwight (Brenda) Bowie, of Lake Village, IN, and Bonnie (Richard) Underwood, of Crown Point, IN; two aunts; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved traveling buddy, Hanzie, the Wonder Wiener.

Dale is welcomed into everlasting life by his father, Elihue D. "Tater" Bowie; mother, Marie (Weaver) Bowie; and sister, Rency Marie Bowie.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kuiper Funeral Home. A celebration of Dale's life will be held at a later date per the wishes of the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Bowie family.