Burdette "Burdie" Lorraine O'Connor Bowen

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother Burdette Lorraine O’Connor Bowen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2016. Burdette was born April 8, 1929 to Charles A. O’Connor and Maxine Myreea LaPine O’Connor in Oakland, California. Her family moved to Murray, Utah where she graduated from Murray High School. She met the love of her life, Eugene Robert Bowen, and were married on October 23, 1948. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on October 22, 1976. They were blessed with two amazing children, Robert "Bobby" Bowen and LeeAnn Thompson. They were married for 45 wonderful years before “Gene” passed away in 1993. After being separated for over 22 years they are reunited and happily embracing one another again. Her greatest passion was serving her family, children, and grandchildren. She never forgot a birthday or holiday even as her family grew bigger. She always made everyone she met feel important and she loved them unconditionally. She always had a smile on her face, never complaining about her own problems and the pain she endured. She was truly a humble and compassionate woman. She is survived by her son Robert Eugene Bowen (Brenda) and her daughter LeeAnn Thompson (Jesse) her grandchildren Kathy & Victor Torok with their 4 children and 2 grandchildren, Shelly Bowen and son, Jesse & Allison Thompson with their 3 children, Mitzi & Craig Cooper with their 2 children, Bridget Bowen Mebius with her 2 children, Julie & Mike McRae with their 3 children, Bert & Stephanie Bowen with their 2 children, Scott & Shaunna Thompson with their 3 children, Tammie Thompson with her 2 children, and Stacey & Wayne Howcroft with their 2 children. Her legacy includes her 10 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren thus far. She is preceded in death by her parents and her eternal companion Gene. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM at the Murray 12th Ward Chapel at 363 E. Vine Street, Murray, Utah. A viewing will be held at 10am Saturday morning prior to the services. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Care. Share condolences and memories at www.serenityfhs.com The family wishes to thank Welcome Home assisted living and Tender Care Hospice for the compassionate service given to our mother.

Burdette "Burdie" Lorraine O'Connor Bowen

April 8, 1929 - July 12, 2016