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LENORA M. PRATTE

LENORA M. PRATTE

    Lenora M. “Sally” (Bowen) Pratte, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.  
    She was born January 6, 1927 in Maloy, Iowa to James and Ruby (Smith) Bowen.
    She was a bartender for many years most notably at the Pioneer Room and Monty’s and was also a member of the Rebecka Lodge.
    She enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch as she was known as “Mrs. Pitch.” Sally was strong-willed and outspoken, but in a way that you’d appreciate and respect. She also had a great sense of humor that will be greatly missed.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Annie Haley, Katie Butler, Jean Herrington, and Belle Graham; brothers, James Jr. “Bobby” Bowen and Jerry “Oscar” Bowen.
    Survivors: children, Donna Weston (Doug) of St. Joseph, Missouri and Arnie Bowen (Connie) of Blue Rapids, Kansas; grandchildren, Kelly, Kim, Karey, and Jackson; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Johnston, Mickey Routh, and Sandy Hulett; brothers, Joe Bowen (Alice) and Larry Bowen (Sharon); and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Interment Platte River Cemetery, Maloy Iowa at a later date. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.  Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

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