December 12, 1961 - October 2, 2025 (age 63)
Chris Wendell Bowen, 63, passed away on October 2nd, 2025 at his home in St. John, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with a rare illness.
Chris was born December 12, 1961, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Leland and Patsy Bowen. He spent his childhood between Pocatello and Tremonton, Utah, graduating from Bear River High School.
Growing up in a large family, Chris learned the value of hard work early on. He gave his very best to every job he held, from his first to his last, until illness led him to an early retirement. He truly believed in giving your best and earning your wage. He firmly believed in earning his way and doing every task with pride, a lesson he made a point to teach his children.
Chris served in both the Army National Guard a