Shirley A. (nee Porto) Bowen, of Milmont Park, Ridley Twp., PA. Died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Ridley Park, PA to the late Andrew and Catherine Gavetti Porto. She had been a long time resident of Ridley Twp., PA.

Education: Graduate Ridley Township High School Class of 1962

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Boeing working in packing until her retirement.

ORGANIZATIONS: Shirley was devoted to her family and loved them with all of her heart and was very fond of all of her good friends. She was blessed with an artistic talent and loved to decorate and work in her garden. She enjoyed shopping especially going to flea markets and looking for antiques. She also loved traveling and taking trips with her daughter, dancing and live entertainment.

Wife of the late Lamar Bowen who died in 1997.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by Son: Ken J. Boyer of Milmont Park, PA; Daughter: Connie M. Boyer (Lee Sarubin) of Woodlyn, PA; One Brother: Andrew J. Porto (Nancy) of Brookhaven, PA; Also survived by several Nieces and Nephews.

TIME & PLACE SERVICE: Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA

CALLING HOURS: Friends may call 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.

CEMETERY: Interment Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA

Contributions in memory of Shirley Bowen may be given to St. Jude's Children's Research, Memorial Department, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105

(07/30/10)