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1926 - 2009
Arlin E. Artie Bow age 83 of Howard City formerly of Greenville died at his home Sunday evening March 22, 2009. He was born in Greenville January 29,1926 the son of Vincent and Laurel Britzman Bow. Artie was a proud and patriotic veteran of the US Navy serving in WW II. He was a member of the VFW Post 3794 of Greenville and the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville and the Armed Guard of the US Navy. He was the former owner of Bow Heating and Cooling, a passionate musician singing and guitar playing and lived for his music. He was inducted into the Great Northern Music Hall of Fame. He was a former pilot owning a plane for several years and was a man with a smile, full of stories to tell, playing his music and touching the hearts of many.
He was married to the former Grace Blumberg on October 26, 1946 and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2001. He married Dorothy M. Gould Hunsberger in 2003 and together they happily shared these last years together in Howard City area.
His son Nick Bow also preceded him in death September 5, 2007 and his great granddaughter Jamie Prosser died in 2006.
Surviving are his wife Dorothy, his daughter Cheryl and Larry Prosser of Greenville, daughter-in-law Jennifer Asiala Bow of Greenville, Dorothys children, Doreen and Arnold Storms of Fremont, Ward I. and Sandi Hunsberger of Langston, Jackie Marie and Alan Frey of Sand Lake, grandchildren, Suzzy Wallace, Heidi and Tom Haggarty, Laura and Tim Rydahl, Dana and Carrie Prosser, Terri and Craig Bigelow, Scott Asiala, Troi Prosser, 6 great grandchildren 1 great great grandchild, his brothers, Berwin Bow of Greenville and Raymond and Verna Bow of California, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Suzanne Blumberg of Durango CO, Shirley and Sivert Jensen of Greenville and Russ Harper of Harvard, Helen Nelson and friend Tony Lang of Sparta, William Gould of Sand Lake, John Gould of Howard City and Margie Dunn of Gowen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 26 2009 at 1 PM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Aaron I. Sorrels officiating. Burial will be in Crandall Cemetery, Sand Lake. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Michigan |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
doreen j storms
Saturday March 28, 2009 at
12:11 PM
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there are no words to discribe the way we feel when there is a lose of a loved one, artie was like a father to me and my sister and my brother, and is greatly missed by us and my mother, there is a great void and can't be replaced, but we must move on and remember how great he was and is in a better place waiting for us n the other side,where there is no pain, no grief or remorse,we must remember God has a better plan and he needed artie there to help prepare it, we miss you artie and know where you are, we will miss you, see you later ,I love you dearly , doreen......
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Lou Ann Miller
Thursday March 26, 2009 at
1:10 PM
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Cheryl, Larry and Family.
So sorry for your loss. I remember when we were neighbors on Russell Drive and have lots of good memories of both Grace and Artie. They were a great family people with lots of love. I remember Artie on his Harley and his big smile and wave. I know he will be missed by all.
Take care and God Bless You.
Lou Ann Miller
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Nicole Ayers
Thursday March 26, 2009 at
10:24 AM
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Since I was a little girl
in all that I've been through,
You've always been my hero
No one stood as tall as you.
You were the one who took the time to teach what I needed to learn,
the lessons in life you shared with me, you shared with love and concern.
I loved you as a little girl and now that I am grown, I promise to share those lessons when I have children of my own.
Generation to generation I'll pass on your legacy. I'll tell of my loving Boompa and all that you mean to me.
You will be missed by everyone. I love you so very much Boompa.
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Steven and Kathleen Blumberg
Thursday March 26, 2009 at
7:58 AM
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Uncle Artie you will be dearly missed. We will always cherish the memories you gave us.
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Laura Rydahl "Ordie"
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
12:10 PM
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Boomp- whenever I read this poem you wrote for me it brings me to tears. I would like to share it. "Little Girl" Four months ago a miracle happened to me; Gave birth to a little girl, who is as pretty as could be, your everything I like, the most beautiful little tyke, your mommys little girl. Your mommys little girl, from the day you were born, for me to hold, love and adorn, you mean so much to me, I'll be the best mother you'll see; for your mommys little girl. I love you so much, I want you to know, I know someday I'll have to let you go, I'll pray everyday, until I hear you say; I'm mommys little girl. Now when I grow old, you'll still remember me, I'm the one who rocked you on my knee, after years have gone by, I'll miss your little cry ; you'll still be mommys little girl!
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John and Dee Schrage
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
11:03 AM
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Please accept our condolences for the passing of Artie. I am Suzanne Blumberg's brother and have heard a lot about what a caring and loving man Artie was. We mourn with you for your loss and offer our sincere condolences. John and Dee
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Kelleyne Mackey
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
9:10 AM
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God needed another angel in his band.....my condolences to Cheryl & Larry and all the family.
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Jack & Lita Kurnat
Wednesday March 25, 2009 at
2:02 AM
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Cheryl & family I am so sorry to hear of Art's passing, I have many memories of Art, Grace & Nick, I think of the Bow family all most every day, and always will, you have our deepest sympathy, take care.
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William Haggerty
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
12:13 PM
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Boompa - You are my sunshine! I loved it when you sang that song and I will remember you everytime me and mommy sing it.
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Debby Brown
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
10:22 AM
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From one Aquarian to another I love you. Thanks for the laughs.
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Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
10:21 AM
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Jim&Dawn Smith
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
9:18 AM
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Artie was a great friend and neighbor the last few years. Some of his music will live on, in our son Isaac. What a gift you passed on to him.
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Jeff Blumberg
Monday March 23, 2009 at
11:49 PM
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Thank you Uncle Artie for all you've done for me and all the times we've spent together. My memories of you will always put a smile on my face from your ducklings video to catching that bird. I hope your Johnson reel gets fixed! I love you very much!
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Marsha Johnson
Monday March 23, 2009 at
6:52 PM
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Much sadness to hear of his passing. Cheryl I'm really sorry to hear this, but I know my dad and Harry Johnson are there to greet him along with my dear sweet Jimmy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Marsha
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Heidi Haggerty
Monday March 23, 2009 at
3:14 PM
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May God's arms embrace you, my dear Boompa. I know heaven is rejoicing in your arrival. You have touched so many lives with your warm, generous love, your spirited music and your strong morals. We celebrate your life and pay tribute to all of your life lessons by sharing them with the next generations. Until we meet again, tell Granny and Uncle Nick we're still deeply loving them and will continue sharing their stories. Watch over our journey through life and be well aware of the TREMENDOUS impact your love has made!!
May we all take comfort in sharing our many happy memories during this difficult time.
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