Birth date: Jun 25, 1933 Death date: Dec 12, 2016
Elsie Ellen Bowlen, 83, of Tacoma, Washington passed away on December 12, 2016. On June 25, 1933, Elsie’s father delivered her on her uncle’s bed at his home in Olympia, WA. She grew up in University Place, WA and later went on to Read Obituary
Laura and Jake,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You took amazing care of Elsie and filled her final years with such love and happiness. She was very fortunate to have two wonderful people in her life who cared for her so much. Elsie lived an incredible life, and she saved the best years for last!
Dear Jake and Laura,
I know you are missing Elsie so much. Take heart from the following poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye ~ it makes me think of you two out in the wilderness and up on the mountains ~ Sending our love, Eileen, Matt, Kevin and Madeline.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/do-not-stand-by-my-grave-and-weep
Jake and Laura,
I know you will miss Elsie so much! Take heart in the words of the following poem. It made me think you two, out in the wilderness and up on the mountains.... Love, Eileen, Matt, Kevin and Madeline. xoxox
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
So sad for Elsie to be gone. Love to you, Jake and Laura, and everyone who had the chance to know Elsie. She will be missed.
