Brent Allen Bowden, 18, Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 2008, at home.

He was born Aug, 12, 1989, to Brian and Terri (Hansen) Bowden in Escanaba. Brent attended Webster school and was currently a senior at Escanaba Senior High School where he was on the honor roll. He had received his letter for wrestling and was a member of the Escanaba Wrestling Club for 11 years and was on the Escanaba High School football team.

Brent has always been a very hard worker starting his first job at 12 years old, and currently working at Just Burgers. He had saved enough money to pay for his own trip to Florida by the time he was 13 years old and has bought his own computer and four cars with his latest one: a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP that he was proud of.

He was recently awarded a scholarship to Northeastern Technical College. Most importantly, he really enjoyed helping people and was adored by all those who knew him.

Brent is survived by his parents; two brothers, Brandon and BIlly Bowden; a special niece he loved spending time with, Emma Bowden; maternal grandmother, Clara Jean Hansen; maternal grandfather, Gerald Hansen; one uncle, Jerry (Angie) Hansen; six aunts, Carolyn (Art) Beauvais, Nancy (Frank) Kolich, Wendy (Keith) LaChapelle, Shelly Hansen, Cheryl Reimer and Jeanette Janke; his girlfriend, Tonya Beauchamp; as well as many close cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Bonnie Bowden, and one uncle, Bill Bowden.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Allo Funeral Home, Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Brent Bowden will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Thomas the Apostle with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Brent's family will set up a memorial.

In living memory of Brent Bowden, a tree will be planted in a Michigan state forest.

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