Born November 19th, 1926 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Passed away December 6th, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, William Horace Bowles and Amelia Fanny Bowles; his sister, Ellen Ivy Gold and his brother, William Horace Bowles. Bram worked for Frank Ivings, Wilson Motors, Empress Motors and Saanich Municipality Waterworks. In his younger days, he played soccer for Saanich Thistles, Topper Café and Gorge. He was very involved with Victoria Minor Hockey, Greater Victoria Box Lacrosse Association and Saanich Box Lacrosse Association-one of the original members of that association. A very special thank you to the Dr.’s, Nurses and care personnel for their very special care of our father and husband to Betty Bowles. Bram is survived by Betty, his wife of 62 yrs;; his children, Kim, Marc and Dennise, along with their families and 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 in the oven and his sister, Grace Wilson.
The service will be conducted by Reverend Dave Perry from McCall Bros, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria, BC at 11:00 am on Friday, December 14th with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, tributes if desired may be made to Parkinson’s Society BC, Parkinson Society British Columbia, Suite 600 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 or to donate www.parkinson.bc.ca, or BC Diabetic Association or www.diabetes.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Janet Bauer
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Marianne and Don Lund Marc and Cathy,
Condolences to all of you. Here is a great poem that someone sent me when my father passed away, that I thought was very well written and helped us in our grief, :-
“You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him.
Or you can feel full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday.
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he’s gone.
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty
And turn your back.
Or you can do what he’d want:
Smile, open your eyes,
Love and go on.”
G.H.Auden
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David & LynneTrace Betty: Although it’s been many years since we have seen you, we often think of you when we pass by your home. Please know that we are sad to hear of the passing of Bram and we wish you and your family condolences at this time.
David & Lynne Trace
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Erma McArthur I am so sorry to hear of Brams passing My memories of him are mostly of being at Memorial Arena working at the Lacrosse games. Condolences to all the family. May god be with you Betty and hold your hand and comfort you.
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Ruth Gurnee We send our prayers and love to each of you during this time of sorrow for Uncle Bram. We loved him dearly and will hold special memories forever in our hearts.
As a young girl I remember his laughter and his voice singing songs. As an adult I remember how he welcomed us so warmly each time we visited Victoria. His love of family will forever be a reminder of him we shall cherish always.
Ruth and Fred
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Tabitha Kapic We love you Uncle Bram! I will never forget being a child in your back garden running through the beauty you and Aunty Betty created there. And my heart is happy that you met my children and they ran there as well. Big hugs to you Aunty Betty and the rest of the family. Love, Tabitha
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father Kim and family.