Veronica Jane Bowler
Veronica Jane Bowler, of League City, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Webster, Texas at the age of 59.
She was born on September 7, 1964 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Sydney and Eva Lough.
Veronica is the oldest child of Sydney and Eva born in Portsmouth United Kingdom. She always shared fond memories of the love that her parents provided her and her siblings, recollecting the special times they shared especially at Christmas.
She was both a British and American citizen and had immigrated with her family to Texas in 2001, she loved her British heritage and her life in Texas. One of Veronica’s dreams was to become a therapist so she could dedicate her time to help those that were less fortunate. Whilst living in Texas she acquired both a Bachelor’s and Masters in Social Work and became a licensed clinical social worker. As a mental health therapist she touched the lives of countless others to improve their lives and well being.
She was a devoted mother of Samuel and Daisy and grandmother of Samuel and Ophelia. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. Veronica was immensely loved by everyone that knew her. She was known for her wisdom, compassion and her passion for helping others to improve their lives.
Veronica’s spare time was dedicated to building beautiful everlasting memories with her family that drove her hobbies of building a beautiful home, gardening and celebrating their life events; family birthdays, weddings, holidays and Christmas. Her love extended to dogs, cats and tortoises; she rescued from local shelters Elvis, Ollie, Buddy, Bella, Meg, Tinkerbell, Trixie (who was a stray), and Alfie and gave them all a forever home.
She will be eternally missed by her family and friends, and our loss is immeasurable.
Veronica is survived by her husband of 23 years Darryl Bowler; her son and daughter and spouses, Samuel Bowler and Darci Bowler, Daisy Bowler and Bailey Rhodes; her sister and brother, Vanessa Lough and Martin Lough; her grandchildren Samuel Bowler and Ophelia Bowler.
I was extremely shocked and saddened by the passing of Veronica whom I met about 15 years ago.
Veronica was a very strong woman and the rock of their family whom she absolutely loved and adored.
She will be missed so very much by her family but they have so many beautiful memories to cherish!
She will also be missed by all who knew her.
Rest in peace sweet friend.
Julie Foster
xxx
Hi Ronnie, this is not goodbye. We have been a big part in each other’s lives for most of our lives. Do you remember the time when i went to live in Spain and you went to live in America? We lost contact for many years but you did a search for me and found me when it is my time. I will search for you and find you I choose to believe that we will be together again, you will always be in my heart and mind until we meet again. I love you and I will miss you.
Happy anniversary Veronica. Today we have been married for 23 years, and through out those years I have had the honor of being your husband. We had an amazing life together and we achieved so many great things. Our children grew up to be strong and successful just like their mother and we are so proud of them.
You made me so much a better person, you set the bar high, and I will always honor your wishes and dreams, for our children and grandchildren. I will always cherish the time we had, and I feel blessed that I was part of your life.
Your devoted husband. I will always love you, Darryl.
I was unbelievably shocked and saddened to be told of my beautiful friend, Veronica’s passing, especially since I was only at her house a few weeks ago enjoying a lovely cup of tea and playing with her grandkids. She was just her lovely self, as usual, and we enjoyed a happy couple of hours together. Since she got sick she stayed incredibly strong and positive, reassuring others that she was doing well and was going to beat this horrible disease but that was how she was. Quiet, confident, self-assured and never wanting to worry anyone. She was the rock of her family and I can’t imagine how devastated they must all be. My heart is broken for her husband, Daryll, grown children Sam and Daisy (and their spouses), little Sam and Ophelia, her grandchildren but also her sister, Vanessa who she was incredibly close to and cared for passionately.
We’ve been good friends for over 22 years after being introduced, in the most unconventional way, by a beauty therapist (a neighbour of Veronica’s). This lady was delighted to hear my British accent and waxed lyrical about her lovely British friend, Veronica, while actually spreading hot wax on my bikini line. She just knew we’d get on like a house on fire and in mid-waxing procedure called Veronica, handed the phone to me and told us to say hi to each other. We were both totally perplexed but after an awkward, pregnant pause, a giggle of disbelief from both of us at the ridiculousness of the situation, we quickly exchanged pleasantries and our friendship was cemented, becoming close friends and feeling like extended family, especially when our kids were young. We always saw the funny side of our introduction to each other and reminiscing about it over the the years always sparked a fit of the giggles. Laughs and giggles will be how I’ll remember Veronica. We always managed to laugh heartily together even through some tough times over the years. She definitely lifted my spirits on many a down day and I hope I did the same for her. She was always brilliant at helping people navigate challenging times in their lives and I know, for sure, she was instrumental in changing the course of many a young person’s life for the better.
Life got very busy and we hadn’t seen as much of each other over the last couple of years even though we lived very close to one another but every time we got together we just picked up where we left off as if we were just having a cuppa together yesterday. I loved that about her. I will miss her dearly but I’m glad I’ll always have an everlasting memory of us giggling together at the kitchen table drinking tea. A much loved friend who’ll never be forgotten xxx