Jeffery Bowling
Jeffery Russell Bowling was born September 19, 1969 in Eugene to Patrick and Sue (Fowler) Bowling. He lived his entire life in the Eugene area, graduating from the Opportunity Center and working as a car salesman.
He had a code that he lived by–the TRMF Creed:
1. Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
2. Never prey upon the weak or feeble. Instead protect and encourage them.
3. Try not to hate. Life is too short to spend your time in a negative state of mind.
4. Always be respectful to others, and you will receive the respect from those who matter to you.
5. Forgive and move on. Don’t harbor ill will towards another.
6. Don’t lie. You only deceive yourself if you do.
7. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
8. Help your brother/sister whenever you can.
9. The best leaders are always the best followers first.
10. Listen with the intent of hearing what is being said, not for your chance to speak.
11. Be thankful for every bad day you have. Surviving the bad days is what makes you strong in character.
12. Make everyone around you feel important and you will become the most important to everyone around you.
13. Be the one who makes things happen and great things will happen to you.
14. Never break a promise.
15. Lead others by being an example: I am a guy who understands the world and does not judge others. I believe in a life without hate and that there is something positive in every situation no matter how bad it may seem to be.
Jeff died unexpectedly July 26, 2010 at the age of 40. He is survived by his father, Patrick of Cottage Grove; his mother, Sue Terwilliger (and his stepfather Don) of Eugene; sons J.J. and Gino of Eugene; daughter Gina of Springfield; brothers Mike of Shady Cove, Oregon, Joe of Cottage Grove and Tony of Springfield; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and nephews and many, many friends. He was a very special guy and will be dearly missed.
A funeral for him will be held August 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Eugene. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Buckley House, 605 West 4th Street, Eugene OR 97402.
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To the Bowing Family;
My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Jeff was a beautiful man who gave so much love to all he met. I have so many very fond memories of the time we spent together. I love him so dearly and all his family. Even though it was only a short time that we spent together, I feel love for all of you. Your wonderful people and hold a special place in my heart.
To JJ, Gino and Gina – I love you all so very much, like I love my own children. I am always here for you if ever you need me. my hope is that we can continue to spend time together.
You are all in my prayers and my heart.
Much love to you all.
Kelly
6 months later, I looked up to a framed copy of the trmf creed atop of my computer desk and thought for a minute why god has to take the best ones. Jeff is truly missed, I hope his children, brothers, father and mother are all doing well. We were all blessed to have Jeff in our lives.
Sincerely,
anonymous car guy
Jeff left a hole in many hearts. And tonight, I just experienced a weird thing. I found this piece of paper on my counter and didn’t know where it came from. It’s dirty and stained and folded over. It’s titled “TRMF Creed”.
I was touched by the words and was going to retype them up and put them on Facebook, then thought I should just google it and not have to type it. So I googled TRMF Creed.
This is the first link that pops up in that search.
You will be sorely missed Jeff.