Grant Thomas Bowley, 26, corrections officer and lifetime Aberdeen resident, passed away unexpectedly at his childhood home in Aberdeen on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Grant was born on April 25, 1998, to Alfred “Joe” Bowley and Patricia “Tricia” Howard at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington. The youngest of 2 sons, he and his brother, Joseph grew up in the Central Park area of Aberdeen. At an early age, Grant participated in many sports. Excelling in football, baseball, and wrestling throughout his high school years. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in 2016. It was here that he honed the skills and proficiency to later compete in the HVAC National Competition. After school, Grant began working at Sunset Air. He left Sunset Air to work on tugboats for a short time, before spending a few years with Willis Enterprise.
Grant met the love of his life, Maribel Sanabria. They later got engaged to be married. In 2019, the couple had their first child, a beautiful boy, Emiliano. After his son was born, Grant went to work as a corrections officer at Stafford Creek Corrections Center. In 2020, they welcomed their second child, daughter, Layla Rose.
Grant enjoyed mechanics, he loved to work on cars and anything else with an engine. He was known for barbequing everything, loved being at the grill. Grant also enjoyed hunting and playing video games with friends. When he wasn’t tinkering on cars or at the BBQ, you could find him outside, playing with the kids. Being a father came so natural to him, he always had the energy to keep up alongside the kids. After a long day at work, you could find him with Emiliano and Layla playing with bubbles or in the pool during the summer. His family was his biggest and proudest pleasures in life, spending all the time he could with his fiancé and children.
Grant was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Bowley.
Grant is survived by his mother, Tricia Timmons of Aberdeen, Washington; father, Joe Bowley of Aberdeen, Washington; son, Emiliano Sanabria; daughter, Layla Rose Sanabria; fiancee, Maribel Sanabria of Aberdeen, Washington; stepfather, Jeff Timmons of Aberdeen, Washington; brother, Joseph Bowley of Seattle, Washington; stepbrother, Austin Timmons, of Montesano, Washington; stepsister, Alexxi and wife, Hannah Timmons of Elma, Washington; grandparents: Betty Bowley of Aberdeen, Washington; and Bill and Maria Howard of Aberdeen, Washington; and many more extended family and friends.
A private family service took place at Fern Hill Funeral Home.
Grant’s departure has come as a great shock and deep wounds to his community of family and friends who loved him profoundly. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you make donations in the account of Maribel Sanabria at Timberland Bank in lieu of flowers and that you contribute by sharing memories of Grant on our memorial web page at www.fernhillfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.
