Date Of Birth: August 10, 1947
Date Of Death: January 3, 2013
Paula L. Bowen, age 65, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital South after a 46-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was a beloved mother and friend who will be missed dearly. Paula was born to the late Paul J. and Marie P. Koelsch, in Pittsburgh, PA on August 10, 1947. She shared a birthday with her twin sister, the late Gretchen Barrows. Paula grew up in Ben Avon, PA and later moved to Michigan to attend Adrian College where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. Paula will be most remembered for her enthusiasm for the Pittsburgh Steelers, her fondness of owls (her sorority’s symbol) and love for her sons, PJ and Brant. Paula is survived by her sons, Paul J. Lampi (wife Amy and first granddaughter due in March) and Brant Bowen (wife Chelsea). A visitation and service will be held on January 5, 2013 at 2 pm followed by a brief remembrance service at 3pm at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250. Those wishing to send flowers may have them sent to the funeral home. Donations in Paula’s memory may be sent to the National MS Society www.nationalmssociety.org Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.indianafuneralcare.com
Laurie Shimizu says
Hello Brant and Family, I am so very sorry to hear this news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. My best, alway.
Kara AdamsWelch says
PJ and family,
Sending hugs and comfort to you all during this difficult time. May The Lord help you heal.
Kara Adams (NAM)
Lacey Whitt Fitzgerald says
PJ,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With love, Lacey
Denise Clute says
PJ, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Rob Katie Tramuto says
We are so sorry for your loss PJ. May the Lord bless and keep you during this hard and difficult times. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or AMy.
Amy Hill and Family says
P.J. and Brant, I know how much you all loved your Mom and I know she deeply loved you! Aunt Paula always made me feel like a special girl. She helped me find my first prom dress. (Did you know that?) I’m so grateful you provided me the opportunity to visit Aunt Paula this past summer. It really meant a lot to me. As hard as it is to let go, we all know she is in a better place! Hopefully there is a precious reunion going on up in heaven right now with our moms. How much do you want to bet, they are up there tossing around their terrible towels right now! 🙂
I’m so very sorry I wasn’t able to make the trip up for her memorial. You all have been on my heart all day.
Sending our love! Amy and Family
Q and Lawrence says
PJ, while the loss of a mother can be some of the hardest pain to bare, remember that you have family and friends who love you tremendously and wish to help lighten that load some. Let that love envelope you. Also, in time you will begin to feel the benefits of having a mother in her ultimate angelic position to watch down on her beautiful children and family. I pray you continue to feel Gods comfort during this time. We love you.
Michelle Smith says
PJ, I am sorry to hear about this loss. You are a wonderful person therefore even though I never met your mother, I know she was fantastic. Even though nothing but time and God will bring you true comfort. Please know that we love you and our family will continue to pray for your healing.