Steven Lee Bowling

Steven Lee Bowling passed away suddenly and peacefully on August 8, 2013 at the early age of 65. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Bowling, daughter, Meredith (Kelley) Bowling, grandchild, Parker Bowling, step-son, Eric (Victoria) Weldon, brother, Michael (Mary) Bowling and nephews, Travis and Austin Bowling. Steve was born in Lynwood, CA, on July 2, 1948. He played football for Lynwood High School and Compton College, and then studied at Long Beach State University. He played for the Belmont Shore Men’s Rugby Team and coached the women’s team; were he met his first wife, Kathy. He became a loving step-father to Eric and Kelley Weldon and father to his beautiful daughter Meredith, born in April 1978. He had an accomplished 25 year career with Mobil Oil as an Instrumentation Technician and Advisor; beginning at the Torrance Refinery in 1983, then working abroad in Nigeria, Singapore and Russia. Steve retired happily from Mobil in 2008, traveling and spending time with his family. He recently returned to work on a contract basis for Becht Engineering in Alberta, Canada. Steve and his loving wife Judy met in the early 1970’s and reunited in 1989. They lived in Long Beach, moved to Surprise, AZ and married in 2000. They traveled the world; from living in Singapore for a year, to their adventures in Europe and most recently to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup Championship. Steve became a grandpa, “Papa” to Parker in December 2006 and was expecting his 2nd grandchild in February 2014. Above all things, Steve was a true friend; from his childhood friends, to rugby teammates, to work colleagues and all those he met along the way. He was strong, intelligent and adventurous. Steve was a great man and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. A memorial service and reception will be held for Steve at 11:00 a.m. on August 17, 2013 at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course Clubhouse; 5001 Deukmejian Dr, Long Beach, CA 90804. All are welcome to come, share their memories and celebrate his life.