Mrs. Jean Bowlus Partiss

Jean Bowlus, Rittenhouse, Partiss, 90, Died January 14, 2018.

She was born June 24, 1927 in Wichita, KS.

Survivors include 12 of her 13 children, Eileen Sherman (Charlie) of IN, Paul Rittenhouse (Evelyn) of WA, Ruth Rittenhouse (Tom) of CO ,Ellen Jenkins (Terry) of NC, Mark Rittenhouse of IN, Teresa Patton (John) of MD, David Rittenhouse (Betty) of IN, Clare Foss (Terry) of MD, Judith Smith (Bill) of CA, Christine Born (Brad) of IN, Sarah Taylor of IN, Abraham Rittenhouse of IN, step-children Jeff Partiss (Teresa) of IN and Kristy Urbano of AZ. She was Oma to 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Abraham Rittenhouse Sr. PHD, husband Peter Partiss and daughter Susan Rittenhouse.

Jean was a social worker specializing in addiction counseling, active member and supporter of AA and a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and loved her dogs Lulu and Mandy.

A friends and family gathering will be Saturday 2-4 pm at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Services and Crematory, 610 Ramsey St. Fayetteville.

Arrangements entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory., Inc., of Fayetteville, NC.