Joel, David, Dave, Davey was born on August 15th, 1957. He left his body here on Earth, on Thursday January 29th, 2026. "absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, James Custis Bowles and Mary Ann (Janzen) Bowles.

He is survived by the love of his life for the past 12 years, Kathi Gardner Curtiss; his two brothers, James Derek Bowles (Susan) and Jace Alan Bowles (Jennifer); two daughters, Brandy Bowles Grieve and Brooke Conrady; one son, Joshua Bowles; four grandchildren; and countless cherished friends.

Dave was born in Loveland Colorado on August 15th to Jim and Mary Ann. He would return to Colorado yearly with the family to Kinikinik for vacation while growing up. He resided in Argonia Kansas. He attended Wichita Heights High School.

Talented Musician/Guitarist. Folks called him Davey Ray Clapton. His favorite Musician is Frank Zappa. If you listen to Frank you will see where Dave got it from. Down to Earth Leatherwerkz is what he named his leather crafting business and has sold his products worldwide. For a while he was deeply involved in "Renaissance Sword and Swashbuckling", where he helped to win the Tournament for the Purple Chicken. He also crafted many of the leather armor for fellow participants. He was an avid reader.

His work for Sedgwick County as an I T, Internet Technician was a job He enjoyed and excelled at.

He will always be remembered for his music, open mind and a good heart.

We couldn't have asked for a 'better' Dave and will miss him every day. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who love him.

Celebration of Life Service is to be announced when the weather is more conducive.