Barbara Lynn Bowen
Turrialba, Costa Rica
May 19, 1945 – Aug. 10, 2016
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Barbara Lynn Bowen passed away Aug. 10, 2016 in Turrialba, Costa Rica as the result of complications of a stroke. Barbara was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 19, 1945 to the parents of Grace and Tom Bowen. Before moving to Costa Rica in 2009, Barbara was a long time resident of Port Townsend. Barbara regularly attended Unity Church with Rev. Pam Douglas Smith. Barbara was a pioneer in the use of technology in K-12 education. After spending ten years at Apple Computer, she moved to Port Townsend. Barbara worked in the Environmental Health and Water Quality department of Jefferson County. Barbara’s love of poetry led her to gain an MFA from Warren Wilson College. Her poems were a frequent contribution to “Minotaur.” Those who knew Barbara use the following words to describe her: inspiring, challenging, intelligent, creative, generous, scrupulous, and kind. Barbara brought out the best in each of us. She is remembered for sending hand crafted postcards and photos of the beauty she experienced in Central America. |
She is survived by her sister Brenda Boyd of Upper Arlington, Ohio; her brother John Bowen of The Woodlands, Texas and other relatives, and her beloved dog, Lobo, now in a good home in Costa Rica.
The potluck celebration of life will be held Oct. 23, 1 p.m. at the Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center, 3918 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend. Contact Marcy at (360) 643-1002 to assist with planning our celebration. Remember Barbara by spending $10 at our farmers market to honor our passionate and hard-working organic farmers and artisans.
