Rose Marie (Sutton) Bowen, age 75, recently of Brooks, MN, formally of Lancaster MN, had a peaceful passing Sunday October 4 ^th , 2020, attended by her spouse and children at her eldest daughters home rural Drayton, ND.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Natures Way Adventist Church at 39504 160 ^th Ave NE, Middle River, MN 56737

Rose was born on September 16, 1945, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America.  Adopted 21 days later by Theodore and Corinne Sutton, Canal Zone, Panama, Central America.

At age 12, following by the death of her father, Rose, her mother and two sisters moved to the United States.

She met spouse, Richard E. Bowen at Forrest Lake Academy, Maitland FL and they were married July 4 ^th , 1963 in Apopka Fla.

Shortly thereafter, Richard and Rose began to raise their family in multiple locations throughout the Southern States and in the summer of 1976 they moved to the farm in Caribou MN, and together with their children farmed, raised large gardens and horses.

Rose found great delight and joy in sharing her passion for Christ with others especially thru children's ministries. In later years she put on special programs at various camp meetings and was invited to many other places to share her knowledge of healthy living, gardening, cooking and many other health topics - like raw food nutrition. Rose had many gifts, and hobbies, she enjoyed cross stitching, sewing, gardening, herbal home remedies, house plants and flowers.  She enjoyed sharing compassionate and inspirational notes through paper crafts and letter writing.

Rose is survived by her husband Richard E. Bowen, of 57 years, of Brooks, MN. Daughter Angela (Ted) Juhl of rural Drayton, ND. Daughter Jean (John) Wilkinson, of Genesee, ID. Daughter Eugena (David) Foster of Lincoln, NE. Son Theodore (Tiffany) Bowen of Brooks, MN. Sister Margaret (Dan) Van Zant of Pala Cedro, CA. Mary (Roy) Stephens of Redding, CA. Grandchildren: Megan (Nathan) Juhl Tretter, Cari (Barry) Grussling. John M. (Summer) Wilkinson, Stephen (Ashley) Wilkinson, Ella and Ava Foster, Brittany and Grace Bowen. Greatgrandchildren: Henry and Scarlett Tretter.

Proceeded in death by her parents and infant son.

Rose has requested that monetary condolences be sent to The American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com