Ursula Snow Bradley Bowler, 63, of Warren, PA., died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 5:47 A.M. at U.P.M.C. Hamot, Erie, PA, after a 2 day hospitalization. She was born November 3, 1954 in New Haven, CT. to the late James A. and Joyce Boutillier Bradley. She was a resident of Branford, CT for 26 years and resided the last 22 years in Warren, PA. She had formerly resided in Texas, Alaska, Georgia and Oklahoma before moving to Pennsylvania. Prior to her marriage, Ursula was secretary for 7 years, to a world- renowned architect in New Haven, CT. A stay at home mother for 15 years, then worked as Assistant Manager at the Warren Waldenbooks and Personnel Manager at the Warren Walmart. She finished her career at Blair with their call center. She was of the Protestant faith with a strong faith in God.
To her husband and family, Ursula was a wonderful friend, loving wife and mother. A fierce advocate and fun hunting, fishing and kayaking partner. She was a certified genealogist and skilled researcher, which enabled her to help thousands of people hurt in a fraudulent housing scam in San Antonio, TX. She was a kind and gentle person who was very spiritual, and had a special gift that enabled her to comfort others who were grieving the loss of a loved one. Ursula was raised by the ocean. She enjoyed the ocean and the hills. She also made various crafts that included knitting, beadwork, origami and ornaments. Ursula was greatly loved by her husband, family, relatives and friends, and will be greatly missed by all.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, William “Bill” Bowler whom she married June 2, 1981 in St. George, Utah, 4 Loving Sons – Justin Potter Bowler of Lansing, MI., William Bradley Bowler of Scranton, PA., Nathan Alexander Bowler (Katherine) of Bellefonte, PA., Singen James Bowler of Warren, PA., 2 Brothers – James Bradley of Branford, CT., Donald Bradley of Colchester, CT., 1 Sister – Rachel Ryan of Warwick, RI,, 3 Grandchildren – Callista, Finn and Lachlan, several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc, 304 East Street, Warren, PA, where a Celebration of Ursula’s life will be conducted Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with family friend, Rev. Dale Haight, officiating. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
She and I went to grade school at harbor st. We were friends and many times Id finder her looking for treasure in the marsh near my house when the tide went out. She had a smile that could brighten a dark room.
Ursula and I grew up together in Branford. I haven’t seen her in years but I will always remember the friendship we had growing up On Mill Creek Road.
Bill,I send you and your family my deepest sympathy.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May God be your strength and peace.
Chuck Barnes
Dewittville, Ny
Ursula, My sister, my best friend, She made my life very special with all the love, and caring that she gave to me. I can’t even begin to say the things that we shared in as kids. We have a relationship that is very special and will last forever and on.
Ursula lived by example, always caring for those around her,
making sure no one was left behind. She keeps her family close to her heart and always watching over them, and loves her Bill with all her heart. I growing up always was trying to be like her. I found that I could not be. She always knew how to help or even saw that someone needed help. Very intuitive. Very sensitive.
we shared in some of the most wonderfull times, always laughing, Ursula always found the way to keep smiling and everyone around her would smile too.
Now Mom is smiling she’s glad that Ursula joined her. I guess they have more work to do. I think that I’ll wait awhile longer was never into that stuff as much as they were.
Sisters forever Rachel Ursray
To the Bradley and Bowler Families,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful Ursula. I am from Branford and knew Ursula many, many years ago. My memories of her are vivid. She had an overwhelming enthusiasm and love for life and–as her sister Rachel has said–a sensitive, intuitive way with people, even from a young age. As a fellow genealogist, I learned a lot from her. The genealogy she compiled on the Bradley family is outstanding and inspired me to create a genealogy of the Tucker family. Ursula was a beautiful woman, inside and out. The world is a better place for her having been here.