Allen James Bowling of Winner, SD passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Winner Regional Health Care Center in Winner. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 4:00PM at the Winner City Cemetery. After the services everyone will be invited back to Jim and Victoria's house for coffee and cookies.
Allen James Bowling was born to his loving parents, James & Victoria Bowling on December 15, 2018 at 12:23 a.m.
Allen James, 3 months ago, we were surprised to find out God had given us another little baby. A miracle and answered prayer for your Big Sister & Brother. When I told your Dad I was pregnant, he was very shocked and said the test couldn't be right. Then Dad had to go outside and do some work on our ranch. When he got back home, he gave Mom a Big Hug, and said, "I'm so Happy and Excited! I know it's going to be a boy and I want to name him Allen James." I said I loved the name as it's after Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Great Grandma & Grandpa and also a Bible name like we all have. You're due date was also your Dad's birthday making it even more special. Allen James, you were and still are loved and cherished so very much. We were so looking forward to your arrival. Several times a day, no matter where we were or who was around, your big sister and brother would pull up your mommy's shirt and kiss her tummy. They talked to you and told you how much they loved you and couldn't wait for you to be born. As your Mother, we had a very special bond. I talked to you several times a day. At night I held me tummy tight and I loved feeling you move around in my womb. Being an organizer, I had everything all planned out and couldn't wait to hold you in my arms. As your body is laid to rest with Great Grandpa Donald James, we know you're in Heaven, having a wonderful time. You are with our family that have gone on before and watching over us with your 4 other siblings until we meet again. At which time we will never have to depart from you. Love you always, our little cowboy, and my Precious Son Allen. Love always, Mom.
Allen is survived by his parents James & Victoria Bowling. His Sister Hannah and his Brother Ruger. Grandparents Donald Allen & Eva Bowling, Winner, SD. Milton and wife Audrey Lewis, Newport, NE. Great Grandparents Gene & MaryEllen (Bowling) Bruns. Aunt Serenity & Uncle Heath Francke, Newport, NE. Aunt Ashley Bowling, Winner, SD. 1st Cousins Riata & Mariah Franckie, Newport, NE. And numerous Great Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Allen is preceded in death by his 4 Siblings, Grandmother Betty Lewis, his Uncle Cameron Lewis, Great Grandpa Donald James Bowling, Great Grandparents, Richard & Selena Kazda, Bill & Lucile Sieker Marvin & Charlotte Lewis, and numerous Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.