JoAnn Bowen

December 8, 1945 - November 5, 2011

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Wednesday 11/16, 2:00 pm

JoAnn Bowen, 65, of Midland has gone to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, November 5, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 8, 1945 to the late Spike and Zip Whiteside in Wayne, Michigan. She married Ronnie Bowen on June 1, 1963. They enjoyed 48 years together.JoAnn was a homemaker and wonderful mother of two. In 1966, she became a member of the Salvation Army Church. From 1966 through 2011, she was enrolled as Home League (Women's Ministry) member, bonded as Home League Record Sergeant, Home League Visitors Secretary, and Sunday School Teacher for elementary age classes and Community Care Ministry Secretary. Also during this time period, she was enrolled as Senior Soldier of The Salvation Army and appointed to The Salvation Army Midland Corps Council (church board). She became a SA soldier on July 25, 1999. JoAnn also served as committee chairperson for the Girl Guards and Sunbeams programs, disaster services, vacation Bible school, and Christmas programs and participated in Sunday programs while volunteering the Salvation Army church. She did volunteer work with the "Dress a Live Doll" program, her favorite, and League of Mercy. She was also a member of the Tall City Road Riders group. JoAnn was an active bowler in the Ladies Bowling League since the 1960's.JoAnn was preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by husband Ronnie Bowen of Midland; daughter Tammie Tidwell and husband Danny of Sonora; son J. Ron Bowen and wife Brenda of Midland; brother Kenneth Whiteside of Nevada; sister-in-law Judy Siefker and husband Jim of Midland; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Salvation Army Church, 3500 Park Lane, Midland with Captain Tex Ellis, Jr., officiating.In lieu of flowers, JoAnn requested donations be made to the Salvation Army.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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My deepest condolences to you and your family Ronnie. SROC is here for anything you need. Whenever you are ready to ride the wind, I'll make my way there.

To Ronnie & the family, Our heart breaks for you in this time. Hold on to the memories and legacy that JoAnn has made and continue on in her example of service. Ronnie, I can't imagine losing your best friend. I wish you peace as you walk.

What an outstanding lady, with the most beautiful smile. I was most fortunate to know her. She was always happy to see her family and friends. She brought comfort to any room. I will miss her, as so many will.Our Lord is and always will keep her close to us. She went to the river one time with us and all had a wonderful time. I guess because she was there with that smile. I know she has that smile now.

I am so sorry for you loss...I have known Jo Ann for many years....She was a wonderful person always had a smile on her face.....My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

JOANN WILL BE MISS A LONG TIME FRIEND OF MY MOTHER AND THEN WHEN SHE PASSED SHE WAS A FRIEND TO ME AND MY SISTER ARLENE SHE WILL BE MISSED .I WOULD LIKE FOR EVERYONE TO NO WE LOVED HER VERY MUCH AND WILL ALWAYS KEEP HER IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My heart goes out to Ronnie, Tammy, J Ron and all the family. My thought and prayers are with you. Joann was a great person and will be missed. I can't be there on Wednesday but you will all be in my thoughts. Love to all.

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I don't know if I ever met Joann, but I do know her daughter Tammie, and just from knowing Tammie, Joann must have been a very special lady. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Hold on to the memories you share, they are worth more than anything on this earth. May GOD bless you all.

Tammy My Heart & Prayers go out to You & Your Family. I never had the Pleasure of meeting Your Mother. But a Mother is a Mother, no matter if you know them or not. I knew how You Loved Her. I Love You Tammy Lou and will continue in Prayer that God will bring some Peace to You at this difficult time. God Bless You & Yours. Lil Bobbie

To the family of Joann, I am so sorry to hear of Joann's passing. She was a wonderfully special lady of God. She was a faithful soldier of The Salvation Army. She was a great inspiration to me when we attended The Army in Midland together. I aways was glad to visit with her when I visited Midland You could always count on Joann being there for you when needed. My mother always thought so much of her. She was one of the people that stood honor guard at my mother's funeral. You family will be in my prayers. And I know my mother is rejoicing to see her in God's house..

What an incredible Lady of God. As a young person in the Midland Corps she was always our biggest cheerleader. Her beautiful and encouraging spirit will be carried on by the many people she loved and touched. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Rest in the arms of Jesus.

TO THE FAMILY OF JOANN, I AM SO GLAD I KNEW THIS WONDERFUL LADY. I VISIT THE CORP A AWHILE BACK AND I GOT TO TALK TO JOANN AND I SURE WAS HAPPY TO SEE HER AND TO SEE THAT SHE WAS STILL THERE. MOST OF US THAT WENT TO THE CORP WHEN TAMMIE WAS YOUNG HAVE MOVE ON, BUT WE HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THOSE WE GREW TO LOVE AND SHE WAS ONE I HELD IN MY HEART ALL THESE YEARS. WHEN I THINK OF THE ARMY I ALWAYS THINK OF JOANN. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I KNOW GOD IS THRILLED TO HAVE HER HOME, ONE DAY WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.