Beulah M. Bowling, 96, of Winfield, passed away Sunday evening, October 25, 2009 at William Newton Hospital.

Born September 10, 1913 in Bolivar, Missouri, she was the daughter of Anderson O. and Susan Melissa (Crouch) Burkett. She was raised and received her education in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Beulah was united in marriage to George C. Bowling on September 10, 1932 in Leavenworth. The couple lived all over the United States and in North Africa while George was in the United States Air Force. When George retired in 1967 the couple moved back to Kansas. Beulah moved to Winfield when Mr. Bowling passed away in 1975. She worked for Hogan's Department Store in Savannah, Georgia for 10 years and for J.C. Penny's in Winfield for 6 years. She also was as a foster grandparent at the Winfield State Hospital.

She was a member of the Burden United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3544 in Winfield. She enjoyed sewing, reading and the Kansas City Royals baseball team.

Her family includes:
Her daughter: Babs A. Weathers and husband, Wes of Winfield, KS;
Her grandchildren: Chuck Hogarth and wife, Cindy of Winfield; Kenny Hogarth and wife, Lisa of Wichita; Susan Weathers of Enterprise, Alabama; Debbie Coon and husband, Paul of Winfield; Tammy Askins and husband, Todd of Winfield; Gary Weathers of Winfield; Janice Carbrough of Pennsylvania; George Bowling of Maryland; 17great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and
Her devoted caregivers: Lynn, Renee, and Kathy.

In addition to her husband and parents Mrs. Bowling was preceded in death by her son George C. Bowling, Jr., her brother Cloyce Burkett, and her granddaughter Cheryl Hogarth.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Burden Cemetery.

A Memorial has been established in Mrs. Bowling's name for Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.