Bowden, Carol Ann Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Bowden passed away early Sunday afternoon November 3, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region with her loving family at her side. Age 72 years. The daughter of the late Harold and Agnes (Vincent) Maxson was born June 8, 1941 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. In her earlier years she was employed at Michigan Bell Telephone Company and then worked several years at the Center Road McDonald's in Essexville. Carol enjoyed painting and most of all spending time with her family. On September 2, 1961 she married Hubert C. Bowden and he survives her passing along with three children and their spouses; Deborah Bouchard of Bay City, Mark and Susan Bowden of Livonia and Cheryl and Mark Simoni of St. Charles, four grandchildren; Joshua and Nicholas Bouchard and Michelle and Rachel Bowden, one sister and brother-in-law; Lynda and David Combs of York, SC, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Ronald and Ardith Bowden of Holland and three nieces; Julie Lange and Gina Martin and Trisha Bowden. Private Family Memorial Service has taken place at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. At the request of Mrs. Bowden Cremation has taken place. For those planning an expression of sympathy the family ask that you consider a memorial to the Arthritis Foundation