Elias (Eli) William Bowe, 17 of Helena, Mont., passed away on June 5, 2021 at Canyon Ferry Reservoir.
Eli was born March 9, 2004 to Laura Hendley and Jude Bowe in Helena, where he went on to attend Jim Darcy Elementary School, Helena Middle School, and Helena High School.
Eli was a kind and thoughtful young man and a great friend and older brother. Eli and his brother, Amos, were extremely close. They were always there for each other and enjoyed playing video games and watching movies together.
Eli enjoyed spending time with friends and family, including camping, hiking, fishing, playing with the dogs, and being on the farm. He enjoyed going hunting with his father every fall and spending time at the cabin in Lincoln.
Eli is survived by his mother, Laura Hendley, her partner, Anthony Gordon, his brother, Amos Bowe, his father, Jude Bowe, his stepmother, Mary Bowe, and his siblings, Charlotte and Henry Bowe, as well as his great-grandmother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Like many teenage boys, Eli was enthusiastic about cars. He loved participating in automotive class at Helena High School, and the family believes passing along Eli’s love for cars is a way to honor his memory for years to come. They request any gifts be directed to the GoFundMe page at the link below. All donations will go to the automotive class at Helena High School.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/eli-bowe-memorial?qid=8c2cae660042ebf18931e6faa7258fde
John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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Maureen & Les Holmes says
Love you & feel your sorrow so much. Eli was always a great kid to be around & enjoyed our times & have great memories of him in Lincoln & Great Falls. We will miss him so much. All our love & prayers.
Mary Kay Bennett says
In the silence of my heart, I pray a thousand prayers for Eli and his loving family.
What a beautiful boy and someone’s beautiful son.
I am so sorry. -a loving mother of sons
Rickymeier says
I remember my freshman year he would always hang out with our big group that would always hang out by the tiger in front of the school by the front office. I didn’t know him at that time, last summer I met him for the first time and we where talking and I was telling him that I have never been hunting. We where trying to plan a hunting trip but sadly we stopped talking then I found out about his passing and it just broke my heart we didn’t get that hunting trip we where planning.
Rusty and Patty (BT's sister) Eitel says
To Eli’s family and friends….we were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of Eli. God be with you!
Anna Doran says
Laura, I am so sorry. I loved it when you brought the boys to Big Dipper. Sending love and strength to you and you family.
Adrienna Hines says
Laura, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved spending time with you and your boys when they were young. We are lifting you and your family up now and always.
The Haggerty Family says
We are so very sad for your loss. Our family remembers Eli from Jim Darcy and what a fun boy he was.
There are no words to express our sadness. God be with your family at this difficult time and always.
Kacie D Noonan says
Eli was such a good trooper about sharing his room when I came to visit for our hikes. I remember his cheeks redden when he went to go see his girfriend. He was so proud of the winter dog houses he built for the dogs. He was on the quiet side but when he spoke it was profound. His brain was constantly going. Eli was a very brave soul and cared about those around him.
Tonya Clark says
Laura, love and light to you, Amos, and your family and friends.
Carena & Paolina says
Paolina remembers playing with the boys in Anne & Conrad’s hammock with Tobin and how Eli so wanted her to speak Spanish to him – he was probably better than she was then. Sending you so much love and strength.
Ellie, Kevin and Tom says
Laura and family may Eli’s strength, love and light always be in your heart.
Shanti says
It was a beautiful and moving tribute to Eli’s life – I will remember him also and the love of those surrounding him, although I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Sharing in your grief and sending love from California.
Lisa Dwyer says
Dear Laura, Amos and family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts. – Lisa, Norm, Peter & Max
Greta Wacker says
Dear Laura and family
I’m so sorry for your loss of young Eli. Praying for strength for days, months and years ahead. May his memories comfort you until you meet again. RIP Eli ❤️💔