Dennis James Bowe, 66, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Dennis was born in Ilwaco, Wash., on April 9, 1952, to Leonard and Marjorie Bowe. After living in Oregon and Wisconsin he spent most of his life in Montesano.

Dennis graduated high school in 1970 and joined the Navy. He was stationed in Rota, Spain, where he worked on nuclear submarines. He also spent time in South Carolina and Bremerton. After returning home in March of 1975, Dennis resumed his employment with Evan’s Products in Aberdeen and stayed until they closed in 1983. He then went to work for the Millwright Union Local 204 where he became an instructor. He retired in 2009.

Dennis was very active with the Montesano Moose Lodge Local 1210 where he met with close friends like Dick, Jeff, Nimmer, Richard, and the late David Westmoreland. They were always doing “something.” Dennis enjoyed gardening, coin collecting and manning the BBQ.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 38 years Cindy Bowe; children Lyle (Liezel) Bowe and Cora (Sean) Webster both of Montesano; mother Marjorie Bowe of Montesano; brothers Mark Bowe of Satsop and Bob (Marsha) Bowe of Central Park; sisters Laurie (Randy) Campbell of Puyallup and Theresa (Jerry) Pearson of Felton, Del.; grandchildren Oliver, Kamron, Aiden, Rylee Anne; numerous nieces and nephews; and a grandson due in November.

Dennis will be placed at Tahoma National Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. A potluck party in his honor will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the Montesano Moose Lodge, 3 Monte Elma Road. Memorials in Dennis’ name may be made to the Montesano Moose Local 1210 and the Montesano Volunteer Fire Department Association.

Dennis is going to be missed by us all.

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