John L. "Jack" Bowlby, age 69, of Belle Plaine, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011.
Jack is survived by his mother, Mable Bowlby; his wife of 26 years, Nancy (Kent) Bowlby; his daughters, Karen Fuller and Cheri Gehlen; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his sister, Velma (Don) Howell; and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack O. Bowlby; his son, John Russell Bowlby; and his brother, Tom E. Bowlby.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, Kansas. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Smith Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois 60674. Tributes may be left at www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.
(published in the Wichita Eagle 1/15/2011)
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Jack Bowlby was the husband of the former Nancy Kent who grew up in Moline, Kansas.
My sympathy to Nancy and family.