Michael P. Bowling
May 23, 1964 ~ September 13, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Michael P. Bowling, 51, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 13, 2015, at his home.
A native of Asheville, Michael was a son of the late Onest P. "Buddy" and Emma Jean Riddle Bowling. A registered nurse, Michael worked with Asheville Cardiology Associates.
He is survived by his daughter, Emma Kay Bowling; son, Julian Patha Bowling and their mother, Tammy Taylor Bowling; sister, Laura Bowling; brother, Dr. Mark R. Bowling (Donna) and their daughters, Julia Marie Bowling and Katherine Ann Bowling; nephew Taylor Andrew DeMaar; niece Morgan Alexandra DeMaar.
A gifted singer and musician, Michael was beloved by his children and extended family. He will certainly be missed.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday September 22, 2015, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, with private burial at Green Hills Cemetery.
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I will miss my nephew and grieve at this added loss to out family. God bless Laura, Mark and family in this time of loss.
Michael was a very nice guy and will be missed by us that had the pleasure of knowing him at ACA. My condolences to family and friends, this is a great loss to all.
Michael with be greatly missed by his Asheville Cardiology family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and family at this time.
Michael will be greatly missed at ACA, Thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends you leave behind.
We will miss Michael here at ACA. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, in particular his children.
GOD RECEIVED ANOTHER OF HIS CHILDREN. WE PRAY FOR COMFORT FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY.
The world will not be as vibrant without Michael.God bless his family.
Michael was a great nurse. Very smart and attentive to detail. Our patients loved him. We loved him. He will be sorely missed at Asheville Cardiology. My heart goes out to his children who lost their daddy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Emma and Julian, always remember the great times you had with your dad! Memories help make the pain lessen. May God bless you both now and always! Your dad will be missed here at ACA.
My husband and I are truly sorry for the loss and we would like to express our condolences to the entire family. We simply cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this very difficult time. It is our sincere hope you find comfort in knowing that God has promised to ‘swallow up death forever’ (Isaiah 25:8), and that he will resurrect our dear loved ones who have passed away. John 5:28.
Mike will certainly be missed. He was a dear person and a wonderful coworker. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless! ‘
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person to work. He will be sorely missed patients and staff. He was very compassionate in his dealings with patients.
I will miss Michael’s visits to work and his stories of Israel. There is no doubt that he is with his Lord & Saviour. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during your time of grief. May the Lord bless & keep you close.
I am so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. He was a very loving and devoted father to his children. You are all in my prayers.
I was fortunate to work with Michael at Asheville Cardiology. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and especially his children. I have heard what a great father he was and how much his children meant to him. They will have wonderful memories to remember always.
I loved my dad very much so, may he be happy in heaven as we really wasent here….
I am so sad for the loss of my cousin Michael. He had a beautiful voice and was very talented. My Aunt Jean brought tapes of Michael performing, and we would enjoy listening to them while she visited. She and Buddy were so proud of his many talents. I miss them so much, and now Michael has gone to be with them in heaven. My heart aches for his young children, but I know God will comfort and watch over them. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Michael. But he has joined the saints in heaven and his voice is part of the heavenly choir now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Mike’ and I go all the way back, I believe, to first grade at Emmanuel Lutheran, so this comes as a total shock. I will remember him during Eucharist (Mass) on Sunday.
To the Bowling family… I am so sorry to read about your loss of Mike. Fortunately, death is only a temporary part of life. Jesus promised us a wonderful resurrection of the dead (John 5:28,29/1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14), so we have the hope of being reunited with our deceased loved ones. In the meantime, even though the pain of loss through death may seem sometimes insurmountable, rest assured that God will give you the strength necessary to endure the coming months (Psalm 46:1). Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
I enjoyed working with Michael at Asheville Cardiology and the friendship we shared. From the history stories, songs, and acting out Shakespeare’s Richard III Michael will be missed. Michael loved his children and the Lord Jesus. Julian and Emma were truly the lights of his life.
We are deeply sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Michael. Julian and Emma you both are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to those wonderful, beautiful memories of your dad deep in your heart and carry them with you. Laura, our deepest sympathy and love go out to you in this time of loss. If you need anything, we are here. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort, strength, and understanding for all of you and every life Michael touched. We love you.
Michael and I shared a desk at ACA for over a year. We listened to great music while we worked, and maintained a constant flow of silly chat. He was a generous man, quick to help his coworkers and friends. His stories about Israel, his childhood and his children were enjoyed by all. He could sing opera in 4 languages, and sing the Jewish Temple prayers. My heart aches for Emma, Julian and the Taylors. We all know he is finally at peace with the Lord.
I worked with Michael at Asheville Cardiology. He was a capable and caring nurse. He is missed by all of us at ACA. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sorry for your loss. I worked at ACA with Michael. Praying for you all.
We cannot find the words to express our grief over the loss of Michael. Thank you all for your kind words of comfort and warm remembrances of our big brother.
He was a dedicated son, caring brother, talented musician, but most of all a devoted father. We will miss him greatly.
Michael and I worked together many years ago at Mountain Foods. I have very fond memories of our produce days and Michael’s trips to Atlanta in the produce truck. He was a mensch and will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Michael growing up, we played baseball together in w asheville. My prayers for comfort at this time.
I am so very sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. We went to school together, and studied music with the same teacher, enduring recitals and competitions in band. He was a gifted musician, and my prayers are with his family and friends. May happy memories bring you comfort.
To the Bowling Family… I am so sorry for your lost. I lift all of you up in prayer. God bless you all.
I am so very sorry for you loss– He will be missed at ACA–My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
To the Bowling family… I am so sorry to read about your loss of Michael. Fortunately, death is only a temporary part of life. Jesus promised us a wonderful resurrection of the dead (John 5:28,29/1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14), so we have the hope of being reunited with our deceased loved ones. In the meantime, even though the pain of loss through death may seem sometimes insurmountable, rest assured that God will give you the strength necessary to endure the coming months (Psalm 46:1). Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
We are praying for you all!!! Julian & Emma, may God give you comfort, peace and the strength to go on with your growing up years and become the Man and Woman that you Dad would have wanted. May God bless you in the days ahead and may he surround with Christian friends and your Christian family who will help as you go through each day.
In Christ’s Love,
Jim and Claudette
Mike and I worked together at Asheville Cardiology for many years. He cared deeply about his patients, his job and loved his family. I enjoyed our talks about music and history. I will miss Mike.
Love and prayers to all, Angela Moser
I had the opportunity to meet him only a couple of times through our Church. I was able to talk at length with him at one point It was obvious he had a huge heart. We are praying for the family to have peace in his passing.
I will miss Michael at ACA. He was a great nurse and good friend. He openly discussed his faith so I know this is but a brief goodbye until we meet in Heaven. He loved his family and his Savior. He touched my heart in too many ways to name. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
He was a kind soul and very caring towards his patients. He will be greatly missed.
‘My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.’
Laura and Mark,
So sorry to hear about Micheal. It was such a shock.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Prayerfully,
Tony and Frances Hensley
To Laura, Mark, Tammy, Julian, Emma, the sadness can be overwhelming, but daily, I am reminded what a truly Loving, talented, bright man Michael was. I am so thankful to have reconnected with him recently, as he was always my best friend. Never ever will his humor, his voice, his brilliant mind and generous loving heart be forgotten. May peace and healing take over the broken hearts. And may my dear friend now Live in Peace as well xxoo