Sandra Elaine Bowman's Obituary
Sandra Elaine Bowman (“Sandy”) 77, formerly of Lake Wales, Florida and originally of Michigan, lost her third and final battle with Cancer and passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 while spending her final hours with many family members and her long-time best friend, Marie by her side in her self-chosen Paradise on earth, the sunny state of Florida.
“Sandy”, born on December 26, 1946 is preceded in death by her husband Allan Bowman; parents Audrey and Carl Henselman; sister Wanda; and sister-in-law Martha. “Sandy” is survived by and mother to Michelle and Kimberly (James), grandmother to Ashley, Amanda (Buddy), Brittanie, Dillion, Devin, & Hailee; and great- grandmother to Mackenzie, Kamryn, & Natalyn.
[Excerpt repeated from obituary journal of late father, Carl Henselman]:
“God hath not promised skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
rest for the labor, light for the way,
grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy and undying love.”
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