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Rodney James (Rod) Bowe
28.2.1934 – 28.11.2025. Passed away at Bendigo. A quiet, determined gentleman of principals, who was highly respected by all. Dearly loved and loving Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather.
Reunited with Mum
(The love of his life)
Dad, you were our keeper of records and teller of stories. Your memory will live through the love that you shared with us all. Love Peter & Leanne. My Pop, I will always listen out for your whistle. Love Erin. Loved Pop & Old Pop of Josh, Suzie, Amara, Jacob & Jayda.
“Memories are ours to treasure”.
Loving Pop & Old Pop of Danielle, Lach, Zahnee & Romi.
“We will see you in the stars”.
Dad/RJ, you led by example and we truly valued advice sort. Much loved and so many happy memories are ours to keep. Never forgotten. So proud to call you “My Dad”. Christine & Ross. Pop, Rest peacefully Pop. We will miss you. Love Kate and Jake.
A Thanksgiving Service to honour the wonderful life of Rod will be held on Friday 5th December 2025 at 11.30am at the Holy Trinity, Anglican Church, High Street, Maldon. A committal will follow at the Maldon Cemetery.
I remember Rod Bowe (and his family) with fondness and respect. Rod was my Manager at the two person “State Bank of Victoria Maldon Branch” in the mid 70s and it was my first job after leaving school and his first branch as Branch Manager. Rod was warm, engaging, highly principled and professional in everything I saw him do. His approach to me was always as a coach, he explained expectations, patiently answered my questions and was alway available if I needed assistance. Rod’s approach to customers, the community, the extra mile he went to assist people left an indelible positive impression on me and all that came in contact with him. There was no better mentor, role model or family man than Rodney James Bowe.
R.I.P. “RJ”
Ian McKindley