Tonya Bowers

My Life Story Tonya Lee Beaman Bowers, 51, of Meridian, passed peacefully Monday, June 20, 2016. Tonya was born March 24, 1965 in Caldwell, Idaho to Carolyn and Sherwin "Smokey" Beaman. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1983 and went on to Boise State to pursue a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Radiologic Technology. In 1992 she married Larry Bowers and two years later gave birth to her only son, Kyle. In her spare time, Tonya loved riding horses, being a part of the Bower's racing team, scrapbooking, watching sports, being outdoors and spending time with her dogs and cat. She was also a member of the Boise Citizens Police Academy. Tonya was a loving wife, great mother and daughter and a compassionate friend who had an infectious laugh and smile that will be missed by all. She worked for many years at St. Alphonsus, Albertson's Corporate Office and the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. Tonya was actively involved in clinical and educational roles promoting women's health. In 2007 she helped form the Komen Education Committee and was an avid volunteer for Susan G. Komen ID/MT. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Collins; stepfather, Ben Collins; father, Smokey Beaman and his wife Carol; husband, Larry; son, Kyle and his girlfriend Ashley Olson, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers Tonya requested donations to be made to Susan G. Komen, Idaho Montana, 1409 Main Street, Suite 120, Boise, ID 83702, www.komenidahomontana.org Tonya's family would like to thank St. Alphonsus Cancer Care nurses and staff on 5 South. Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Legacy Church, 1507 N. Meridian Road, Meridian. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com.