From Mark Welch, pastor, Tulsa/Oklahoma City/Lawton, OK:
Stephen
Bowles was released from the hospital last Friday evening. Although
his knee was very painful, he enjoyed the Sabbath at home with his
family. He was able to spend a nice afternoon barbecuing on Father’s Day
with his wife, Syvola, and two of his
sons. He also had the opportunity to spend time with his daughter and
oldest son earlier last week. Stephen had another heart attack at home
Sunday evening. He lost consciousness and never regained it, although he
was taken to the ER. He died peacefully as he was being transferred to
the Critical Care Unit. Stephen was an example of faith and perseverance
and he was a great inspiration to all of us who knew him well. He will
certainly be missed, but he fought a good fight and now awaits the
resurrection to eternal life in God’s Kingdom. Thank you for your prayers
for Stephen and please continue to pray that God will strengthen and comfort Syvola and the entire Bowles family.
1590
S. Elm
Bartlesville,
OK 74003
6/17/2008
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From Mark Welch, pastor, Tulsa/Oklahoma City/Lawton, OK:
Stephen
Bowles, a deacon from the Tulsa, Oklahoma,
congregation, was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening. He remains in
the Critical Care Unit. A little over a week ago he had a heart attack,
but bounced back quickly and was at services this past Sabbath and
Pentecost. But, Stephen has had serious heart troubles for nearly 20
years and his heart and veins have suffered much damage during that time.
Although God has certainly sustained his life several times in the past, the
current prognosis doesn’t look very good. Your prayers for Stephen and
for his wife, Syvola, would be greatly appreciated.
1590
S. Elm
Bartlesville,
OK 74003
6/13/2008
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From Mark Welch, pastor, Tulsa/Oklahoma City/Lawton, OK:
Stephen
Bowles, a deacon in the Tulsa
congregation, has been having increased problems with his heart condition as he
has been in and out of the hospital several times in the last month.
While in the hospital last Friday his heart stopped and was restarted with
shock treatment. His heart is only working at approximately 20% capacity and he
has congestive heart failure.
Surgery to
insert a pacemaker/defibrillator seemed to go fine yesterday late
afternoon. Please pray that it will do the job for which it is intended
and that Stephen's heart rate will be a lot more steady
and stable from now on. Stephen and his wife, Syvola,
greatly appreciate your prayers for Stephen as they fully realize that it is
God who has been and is sustaining Stephen's life.
Thank you for
your continued prayers.
1590 S. Elm
Bartlesville, OK 74003
6/13/2006
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