Our beloved Barry joined his parents Ken and Louise Bowles in heaven on Nov. 8, 2020. He was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Sacramento, CA and is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, his brother Kenneth "Bud" Bowles, and Sonny Haertle (deceased), daughters Juli, Lori and Jennifer, 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Barry graduated from Esparto High School and attended Santa Rosa Jr. College. He served honorably in the United States Coast Guard. In 1962 he joined the Davis, CA Police Dept. and then became a civil servant at McClellan AFB, He was a "Jack of all trades" and could do almost anything he set his mind to. Barry dearly loved his Heavenly Father and served 2 missions for the church. He did numerous service projects for his church family and friends and never met a stranger. He loved sports, was an avid fisherman, game hunter and abalone diver. He loved traveling with Bonnie, cards and board games, cooking, and supplying everyone firewood. He will be missed dearly by his wife, large family and friends.
A viewing will be held at Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights CA 95610) on Friday, November 13, 2020 from 6-9pm. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday November 14, 2020 from 10-11am at Price Funeral Chapel. Please donate to a charity of your choice. Groups of 10 people at a time- masks are required.
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