Announcements

From Cary Weiner (Larimer County Extension Director) and the Larimer County 4-H Team:

As you may know, one of our 4-H families was involved in a tragic car accident on Wednesday, June 7. 4-H Leader Kate Ulam was lost in that accident, and her son David McConnell suffered injuries but is recovering. Community members have started a GoFundMe site for the McConnell family and for the Ulam Family for those who would like to contribute. Community members have also set up an informational blog for updates on David. For those in need of support, we are aware of one mental health resource through the state of Colorado, but there are likely others available.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to either the Livermore Wranglers 4-H Club or the Larimer County 4-H Foundation in honor of Kate’s memory.

If you would like to donate to the Livermore Wranglers, please make your check out to:
Livermore Wranglers 4-H Club (put Kate Ulam on the memo line)

If you would like to donate to the Larimer County 4-H Foundation, please make your check out to:
Larimer County 4-H Foundation (put Kate Ulam on the memo line)

Please mail your check to:
Larimer County 4-H Foundation
PO Box 270371
Fort Collins, CO 80527

Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy.

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of  Scotty Bowen, age 21, a victim of mental illness. Scotty was a member of our 4-H club and participated in the shooting sports program.

There will be a funeral service on Saturday, 10:00 am at Faith Church, 2707 Wilson Avenue in Loveland. A lunch reception will follow the service. There is no viewing. A graveside burial will be Monday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Loveland Burial Park, 1702 Cleveland Avenue in Loveland in the northwest corner on the west side of Cleveland and Lincoln.

The family is making a memory book, so if anyone is unable to attend and would like to contribute please send me your thoughts and I will be sure and get them to Stephanie and Mike.

Following is Scotty’s obituary:

Scotty Lee Bowen was born in Ft. Collins on February 12, 2002 into the Rager family. Surrounded by those who loved and cared for him dearly, especially his Grandma Randy. He enjoyed releasing his energy at many visits to local parks and Chuck E. Cheese.

Scotty was brought to the Bowen home in September 2008 and he attended Stansberry Elementary School. He preferred to be on the playground with his buddies playing football and, in the evenings, learning to ride his bike on the grassy hill. He lost his front tooth riding his scooter on the school sidewalk but his tooth, “Wasn’t even wiggly,” he said. Scotty joined High Country Handiworkers 4-H Club and got hands-on experience building rockets of all sizes and other 4-H projects. His passion was Legos and Video Games, especially playing them with friends. He would create anything imaginable and specifically enjoyed the Legos Star Wars Collection. Scotty enjoyed inventing different games, rockets, planes, and anything mechanical. His mind was sharp and his creativity expansive. As he grew Scotty played Soccer and studied Tae Kwon Do. He went on to attend Conrad Ball Middle School, Loveland Classical, and Loveland High School. Scotty expanded his sports activities to include football, basketball, baseball, and Lacrosse. He was strong, his aim was amazing, and strategizing was his thing. In High School he desired to be part of the JROTC Program including the Push-up Crew at football games, as well as Color Guard. Scotty found a church youth group that welcomed him in and gave him many experiences such as backpack trips and going to Wisconsin. It was a place of belonging and where tight friendships began.

Scotty’s mind was brilliant. He could remember almost anything he heard or learned even if you thought he wasn’t listening. His Senior year during COVID he was forced to finish classes and assignments online which removed the social distractions so he could focus. After graduating May of 2020 Scotty enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia for Basic Training. Shortly after arriving COVID swept through attacking his entire Platoon and delaying his advancement. He was discharged in December and returned home to seek other employment. Navigating the path of his new adult world had many twists and turns. Learning to step out from under his parents to learn who he was as an individual brought on new challenges. He worked for Door Dash briefly until landing his potential career with Loveland Barricade. He worked as a Traffic Control Technician positioning detour/construction signs around Northern Colorado and was preparing to test to become a Traffic Control Supervisor. He thoroughly enjoyed working for his boss who was good to Scotty.

Scotty loved cuddling with his Golden Retrievers and teaching them many tricks. He had an interest in cars and wanted to get into racing someday. Scotty’s life was decades too short. He will forever be loved and greatly missed by family and friends that surrounded him. In the words of Katy Nichole’s song In Jesus Name we pray for you…

I pray for your healing.
That circumstances would change.
I pray that the fear inside would flee in Jesus’ name.
I pray that a breakthrough would happen today.
I pray miracles over your life in Jesus’ name,
In Jesus name