Deana Sue Bowers
Bowers, Deana Sue, 52, owner of Details by Deana, transitioned from this world to be with her Lord, Sunday, November 21, 2010. Visitation with the family, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, Westlink Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Wolfe; granddaughter, Glory Bowers. Survivors: husband, Ben Bowers; son Josh Bowers (Amanda) of Andale; daughter, Jessica Traffas (Jay) of Wichita; sisters, Debbie Strong (Mike) of Wichita, Denice Cole (Jim) of Moore, OK; grandchildren, Clayton, Avery, Colt, Danner, Hannah, Levi, and over 100 in the Bowers tribe. Memorial established with Agape Care Cradle, Inc., 126 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67202.
Visitation with the family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 23, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Dr. Bowers and Jessica, My heart goes out to both of you. I did not really know Deana but she always had a smiling face at the office and seem to cheer everyone up. I am continuing to pray for both of you, as I know in part what you are going through. Remember to rely on Jesus for your daily strength. Only God knows why he wanted to take her home. During this life you may or may not find out why he took her when he did. She evidently accomplished what God wanted her to accomplish. Your cherished memories will help get you through the tough days ahead. Remember to rely on friends and family to help you in this time.
Ben, Josh&Amanda, Jessica&Jay, Deb, Denise and your families: We can’t presume to know how special Deana was to you. However, we, as the extended Bowers family, know how blessed our family was to have her as part of our family. She was always there to help serve the family in whatever way she could. She was also usually one of the first to respond to any family need. She had such a kind and serving heart. And yes, many of us were blessed by her organization skills. She will be so greatly missed. I can’t imagine not having her to talk to and share our grandchildren stories. She showed much kindness to our children as well and my boys always thought as Deana as a second Mom. She sure put up with a lot from them and they loved her dearly. We had many fun times and I have fond memories of when we worked together at Family Chiropractic. I can’t imagine how God will fill the hole left with her passing, but I do pray that you will feel His presence as you begin to walk each day without her. We love you.
Dr Bowers, I am so sorry and saddened to hear about your beautiful wife. I know your life and your families lives will not be the same. I pray that God will hold each of you close during this difficult time and in the days come and that your faith in Him will give you renewed hope and peace. God’s Blessings to You and Your Family, Marcie Smith (and Jeremy and Kaylee) ‘They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.’ Isaiah 40:31
Dear Ben and Family, It is with great sadness that we receive the news of Deana’s passing. Although Pam and I never had the chance to meet her we know through the actions of those family members we have met that she lived and loved deeply and will now as she did in her earthly life walk hand in hand with the Lord. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as Our Lord gives all of us the strength to live on with her memory in our hearts. With all our love Phil and Pam.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Dearest Ben, Jessica, Josh and Family… I write this with a heavy heart, I am so very saddened and shocked to learn of Deana’s passing. It is in times like these that our life her on earth makes so little sense… however God’s plan is perfect and we must trust in him. Ben, when I have turned to you for help to make sense of this earthly journey your testimony always leads me back to Gods word and his will, not mine. May you and your family feel his strength and have the blessed assurance that Deana has ascended into Gods arms and this is all part of his perfect plan. I have fond memories of Deana and her support for you and Team in Training when you ran the Disney Marathon in Orlando. May all our memories of Deana here on earth serve as a comfort in knowing she lived life to its fullest and to serve God and to know that her service continues on in a grander way. If you need anything I am here for you Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Ben and family, As everyone else, Larry and I are both shocked and saddened for the loss of Deana. Your friendship is treasured. We are praying and believing that God will give you the strength and peace that you need at this time.
The four of us never made it to that tropical beach here on earth. I hope she picks us out a good one in heaven because then we will have an even better reason to celebrate! Miss ya greatly, Deana. Needless to say, our prayers go out to you, Ben and to Jessica and Josh and their families. What a blessing it is to have your family be a part of our lives for so many years. Love you all.
Dear Ben, Kevin & I enjoyed so much getting to know Deana while you were both in CT on vacation. I was so busy trying to leave town for a seminar and here’s this sweet christian women on vacation with her loving husband, begging to help me pack, clean, or do anything she could to help. I could tell that she was such a loving and caring person so willing to try to help complete stranger. Kevin and I are so sad for your loss, but I am happy for Deana, as I know by the life she led she is in a wonderful place. Kevin & I are praying for you and your family. Love, Judith & Kevin Bodling
Ben, words can’t express the emotions at times like these, but know that you and your family our not only on our hearts and in our prayers, but in all the other lives you and Deana touched through the years. With our love and prayers, the Randy Wheeler family
Dear Ben, I know that we haven’t kept in touch since high school, but I was so saddened when I got the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Deana as a beautiful person with a bright smile! I know that she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dr. Bowers & Jessica, I love you like family, and I am still stunned by this unexpected loss. I can’t help but be reasured that Gods hand is with you and was with Deana. To imagine she is with our maker is, well….unimagineable. She was such a beautiful woman, and a joy to know. I will miss her. My thoughts are with you both.
Ben We are so sorry to hear the passing of your dear wife. It was such a shock. Our hearts go out to you and your family. It’s hard to understand why our loved one are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Debbie~~~I am so sorry about your sister’s passing away!!! 🙁 She was so pretty and so young. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. In GOD’s love & mine~~~Kathi (Wray) Boggs
Dear Ben and family, We are never ready to let go of our loved ones even knowing that they are now in perfect peace, one the our Creator. I hold each of you in my daily prayers as you face the bumpy journey of letting go and living on.
Dear Ben, Jessica, and Josh: Our family continues to lift you all up in prayer during this painful time. Just know you all are so very,very loved by all. And Deana is being loved and cared for by Jesus now. Romans 8.31
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ben and his family. My prayers are with you at this time. My God bless and comfort you in your time of grief. Sincerely, Rachel Olivier
My Aunt Deana was always an encouragement to me.From a scared little flower girl at her wedding to a most recent visit to let me know she loved me. We will all miss her sweet smile.
Ben, I feel so inadequate at times like this but please just know that God loves you and understands all our sadness and tears. Deana was special to us and her kindness to Ron and I and her nurturing of our two children will never be forgotten. We love you and will keep you and the family in prayer.
My heart breaks for you Ben, as well as your daughter, son, grandchildren, and all the Bowers family members, BWC staff and your ‘family’ of patients. I cannot fathom the hole left in your wonderful family with Deana’s loss. May the many tears shed by those hearing of your loss fill a river of support for your entire family. Please know you are and will remain in our prayers.
Deana, your death has left a heartache and a hole so big that nothing can heal! However, the love of God and the memory of your love for me, the kids and the grand kids, is a healing balm that no one can steal! It will eventually fill in the hole in all of our hearts! We Love You and Miss You So Much!!! Ben xoxoxo
Ben, Josh, Jessica and family ~~ we can not tell you how sadden we were with the shocking news of Deana. She is with her Lord and Savior, but will be so missed by all that knew her. Our love, and ardent prayers are with you. Bob and Kayrene Babcock
Benny, Carol, Denise and Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Deana. I am in shock. Her and I were in-seperateable back in school. We had gymnastic’s, dance, pom-pon squad, driver’s ed together and we even had our baby’s close together. I have a picture of little Kara and Joshua on a quilt together. So many great memory’s. I loved her dearly and she made a big impact on my life then. I moved off and we lost touch. I am sorry I won’t make it to the funeral. I am snowed in here in the Seattle area. I am praying for you all.
Dr Ben, our Hearts go out to you and your family! I just learned of your loss late this evening. We are asking God to give you the strength & peace to carry you from day to day. We also lost someone dear to us recently, so if there is anything at all we can do for you, we are only a phone call away. Kenneth & Melodie rae Kelsey
To the family of Deana, though I didn’t graduate with Deana, I was a few years behind her. I remember her face/smile. May God bless her and give her family strength during this most difficult time.
I remember Deana in school as a sweet loving talented girl. I never heard her say an unkind word. My thoughts are prayers are with her family.
Brother Ben, Josh and Amanda, Jessica and Jay, Precious Grandchildren…I promise you, that Deana’s love for you will never leave you ..And as time goes on, you will feel her presence as if she were there right beside you..Love does not stop at death’s door, it simply moves into your heart. God’s Grace and Comfort,
My wife and best friend of over 38 years, my Deana, passed from this life and transitioned to be with her Lord while she was asleep early Sunday morning! Her heart simply stopped and she passed in peace! I praise God that she is now dancing a new kind of dance! We will miss her so much!!! She was/is so greatly loved! She touched so many peoples lives. With our huge families, everything is taken care of! We can greatly use your thoughts and prayers. Please remember our kids (Josh & Jess) and our 6 grandkids! God bless you all for all your thoughts.
Ben and family, My heart go out to all of you. Deana was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and my you find comfort in the memories that you share.
Sorry to hear of Deana’s passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences for your loss. May God give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Dr. Bowers, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna was a beautiful lady-inside and out. I am stunned by this news. She will be greatly missed. She is leaving behind a legacy-something we talked a lot about years ago-Team Legacy, remember Ben? What a great family! Remember, when you get knocked down, you got to get up again…you are in my prayers always. I can’t imagine the pain! You are deeply loved!
It was a long time ago when we were all ‘family’ and things changed. But still I have thought about Denise, Debbie and Deana thoughout the years. Then I hear about Deana’s death. I am so saddened but know she loved the Lord and is with Him now but still I am sad for all the rest of you. Missing a sister, a mom, a wife and a grandma. I am so sorry and I will be praying for God to just comfort you all!
An excerpt from ‘The Footprints Left Behind’ a journal of the trip we took to Maui for Josh and Amanda wedding. ‘As we loaded the luggage in the cars the Strong’s had placed Carolyn safety in the car, I turned around and saw Deana’s face. So there it was… we had successfully made it through the trip. As we hugged each other, Deana began to cry, I could feel the weight fall from her shoulders with each sob. ‘I didn’t expect this’, she said meaning her tears. I understood her, all her fears of what if something happened to mom (Carolyn) while we were at the wedding, were now gone. Carolyn was very tired, but safe, I hope she knew what her and her daughters efforts meant, and showed me how their footsteps had influenced my life.’ Deana and I had many times of shared experiences she was always doing so much for everyone. Her mothers, her sisters, my children and myself. Words can’t express my gratitude for you in my life, you will be greatly missed.
Deana was such a lovely person. We went to High School together and reconnected when our daughters went to school together. My prayers go out to your family.
Ben and family, I was deeply saddened today when I learned of Deana’s passing. Mark and I wanted you to know that we are thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and some comfort in the midst of pain.
Ben, I cannot express my sadness…for you and for your family. Deana’s smile will be missed so dearly. I think of her often, because the baby blanket she gave our Olivia is still on Olivia’s bed upstairs. You were both so kind to us when she was born. Working for you guys was one of the happiest times for me. Deana gave me parenting advice that I have always remembered. She said, ‘You have to go to them, hang around with them, stay up and let them talk if you want to know what’s going on.’ I have taken that advice and it was made memories for me and my girls. I love you all….
Dear Ben and Family, Elisa, Catarina, and I are deepy sadden, at the sudden and unexpected passing, to Our Lord, of Deana. A superb mother, grandmother, and wonderful soul! Words do not begin to describe our distress at your loss. As a friend and colleague Ben, please accept my sincerest condolences, and I stand ready to assist anytime, anywhere, you see fit. You are in our daily prayers.
Dear Ben, my prayers are with you. On behalf of Jim, Dana & myself we have donated in Deana’s name to Trees For Life to plant some Moringa Trees in a 3rd world country. I wish I could be up there with you but I know you are surrounded by your loved ones.
Dr. Ben and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We are making a contribution to Trees for Life in Deana’s memory. May the moringa trees in her honor continue to give life to others. God bless.
Dr Ben, Was so sad to hear about your wife. We didn’t know her, but we do know you and Jessica (in some ways we feel we know a little about her from you talking about her to us). Jessica and you both have touched us by your care and knowledge for our health. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Just wish there was more we could do to help with your pain! We Love you!!
Deana Sue Wolfe Bowers will be greatly missed. I am grateful for the love she had for my brother Ben. Deana dearly loved, and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Thank you Deana for the fond and cherished memories.
Dear Ben and family I’m so sorry to hear of Deana’s passing. I glad that I was able to see her and visit with her in July. We talked about our high school days and our grandchildren and what they mean to us as grandparents. She loved her babies dearly! Ben our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this very dificuit time.
Dear Dr. Ben and Family, Jim and I are so saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. You are very much in our hearts. Cindy Sundell-Guy
Dr. Bowers and family, My sympathy goes out to you upon hearing of your great loss and deep sorrow. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Kay Gipson