Judith Ann “Judy” (Essay) Bowker passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday October 1, 2015 at the age of 59, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Judy was born in Alliance, NE on September 4, 1956 to Barbara and Michael Essay, Sr.
Judy had a fulfilling and successful career in the beauty industry, owning several salons before moving to Dallas. Judy’s happiest moments were spent with family and friends and her zest for life was evident in the many social activities she participated in. She was active in many volunteer positions in her community and Jared’s schools.
Judy will be sadly missed by her husband Scott and son Jared, and mother and father-in-law Janet and Gerald Bowker. She is also survived by her brother, Mike (Dona) Essay of Alliance, her sisters, Mary (Ron) Zimmerman of Lincoln, NE, Margaret (Pat) McDaniel of Colorado Springs, CO, Jean Olson (Rick) of Lake Park, MN, Joan (Joe) DeSalvo of Canon City, CO, brother-in-law Steve Bowker of Concord, NH, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Judy’s four-legged kids Moose and Lola will forever remember their Mom with love.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Kindness (3201 Earhart Dr. Carrollton, TX 75006) or the charity of your choice. Please note “In Memory of Judy Bowker”.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.