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Sam P. Bowen, 27, died in an accident on October 11, 2002 in Ao Nang, Krabi Province, Thailand. He is survived by his love, Christina Baxter Lloyd. Also surviving are his best friend and sister, Rachel Bowen; and mother, JoAnn Albrecht both of Albuquerque; his father, Joseph P. Bowen of Jakarta, Indonesia; his grandmothers, Marjorie Albrecht and Margaret Bowen; as well as other family and his many friends all over the world. Sam was born in Los Alamos, NM on September 8, 1975, attended school at the Jemez Bodhi Mandala, International School Manila, and graduated from Jakarta International School in 1993, Colorado College in 1997, and New World Teachers in 1999. Sam's many interests included travel, philosophy and language education. He was a gifted wood and metalworker, and would take his passion for snowboarding to any slopes he came across. Sam was widely traveled in his too short life, having studied and worked in Jemez Springs, The Philippines, Indonesia, Illinois, Colorado, San Francisco, Costa Rica, Japan, and Albuquerque. His desire to live life to the fullest took him on many adventures throughout the world. Sam was devoted to his family and friends, and to making the world a better place. Sam's body was put to rest in Thailand where his ashes were spread across the Andaman Sea. Friends and family will gather Sunday, October 20, 2002 at the home of his mother, 512 Carlisle NE from 1:00 p.m. through the afternoon. Donations toward his special interest in world literacy may be made to The Literacy Center of Albuquerque, 3113 Carlisle, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. Memories and pictures may be sent to alton@altonparker.com.
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