Jean Sowa

SOWA - Jean Marcella Sowa, aged 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 70 years, Walter. Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Claudia Sowa Wojciakowski; son-in-law, Joseph Wojciakowski; grandson, Matthew Wojciakowski; sister-in-law, Maryann Sowa; and the Sowa and Wojciakowski families. A special thanks to Barb Looney, Andrea Sanchez for the kind and loving care and Brother Andy from St Alphonsus for his continuous support. Jean was recently honored on her 89th birthday by the Daughters of the Union Veterans for over 60 years of membership. She worked as a civil employee for the FBI as a researcher, at an Army supply depot as a supply control specialist, the Grand Rapids Supreme Court, and the Michigan Court of Appeals as a legal secretary. Jean was a charter member and past president of the Richard Root Smith Library for Doctors at Blodgett Hospital, member of the Grand Rapids Legal Secretary Association and member and past president of the Lincoln School Guild Board. Most of all, Jean's passion for life will be missed by all her family, friends and neighbors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 224 Carrier St. NE with Rev. Edward Vella C.Ss.R. as celebrant. Friends and relatives may greet Jean's family on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. NE. A Scripture Service will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to St. Alphonsus Endowment Fund or American Cancer Society . To leave a message or tribute, please log onto www.mem.com. Reyers North Valley Chapel Reyers North Valley Chapel