Joyce Bowen

Joyce A. Bowen, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:47 am in her home. She was the wife of John R. Bowen, Sr. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Henrietta (Quire) Talarigo. She was employed as a District Manager for Weight Watchers in Reading and Philadelphia for 19 years, retiring in 1991 and was a Majority Inspector for Exeter Township 5th District Precinct for 40 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bowen is survived by her children Terrance A. Bowen at home; John R. Bowen, Jr., husband of Kay L. Bowen of Kenhorst; Sandra L. Ruppert, wife of Barry S. Ruppert of St. Lawrence and Sandra E. Ziemba, wife of Todd W. Ziemba of Exeter Township along with her 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother in law Alfred F. Bowen of Womelsdorf and her sister in law Barbara A. Trievel of Leesport.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 in memory of Mrs. Joyce A. Bowen. Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com