Obituary of Spencer Leavitt Bowen

Spencer Leavitt Bowen, 88, of Old Colony Road, Eastford, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2013. He was born May 27, 1925 in Putnam, CT, son of the late Oliver and Gertrude (Leavitt) Bowen. Spencer was an honest and trusted business man running and working in the family business, Bowen's Garage in Eastford, for more than 75 years. He worked every day until September 2008 when he retired at the age of 83. He was a long time member of Eastford Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Head Usher and Bell Ringer for many years. He was a member of the Gideon's Northeast Camp for over 35 years. He loved handing out the New Testaments to people he met especially to children and college kids. His hobbies were his family whom he prayed for daily. Spencer was also an avid collector of toy cars. He was a lifelong resident of Eastford, CT. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Arline (Marvin) Bowen, his children Nancy and Carl Norman of Woodstock, CT, Marjorie and Steve Krug of Catonsville, MD, Stephen and Diana Bowen of Eastford, CT, his grandchildren, Jason and Melissa Norman of Elizabethtown, PA, Michael and Jenn Norman of Eastford, CT, Joanna and Rich Fitte of Woodstock, CT, Alexandra Krug of Ashville, NC, Rebekah and Ryan Ciliax of Catonville, MD, Jonathan and Carriel Bowen of Eastford, CT, seven great grandchildren, his sister Betsy Erickson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Ann, and his brothers, Charles and Russell. His Memorial Service will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at 6:00PM in the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Rd, Eastford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastford Baptist Missions or the Gideon's Northeast Camp. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com