James Evan Bilowus

James Evan Bilowus, 34, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on January 19th, 2023. James was born in the District of Columbia on March 8, 1988. James loved helping people, and he loved learning. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree as an Agronomist focused on Soil Science and Entomology. He started his own consulting company as a Crop & Soils Consultant. He offered services to farms, urban landscape companies, and individuals. His motto was "Get the most yield out of your land." His consultancy specialized in organic methods for yield & sustainability and in science-based analysis, including soil testing and analysis, tissue sampling, and disease & pest identification. He was known as The Plant Whisperer. Together with a long-time friend, they started another company that grew industrial hemp on a leased farm. Their crop was, of course, spectacular. His many loves included his family, and his devotion to them was unwavering. He was known by many as a man that loved the outdoors, horticulture, orchids, hunting, fly fishing, and his two dogs (labs), Chilli and Mojo. He is survived by his parents Dennis and Becky Bilowus, his sisters Kate (Niels) Jensen and Jackie (Mark) Dembinsky, and his nephews Erik and Luke, as well as many Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins. Please join us for a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, from 10-12 at Jefferson Funeral Chapel. 5755 Castlewellan Drive Alexandria, VA 22315 Telephone: (703) 971-7400 Fax: (703) 971-6661 Burial service will be at the City of Fairfax Cemetery immediately following the funeral services. 10567 Main Street Fairfax City, Virginia In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James Bilowus’ name to the two organizations below to support those with mental illness and their families. The mental health system is seriously broken and needs significant, meaningful change on the federal level. It is our hope that through comprehensive change initiated by the US Congress, other families will not have to go through something like this. 1. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. The Bilowus Family requests that contributions made to NAMI be directed to the lobbying of Congress for significant comprehensive changes to the system. a. NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness. b. [https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/4399147] 2. Haven of Northern Virginia, Inc. a. Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying, and to their families and friends. Haven also provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving. Haven's help is Free of Charge. b. [https://www.havenofnova.org/]

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James Evan Bilowus

March 8, 1988 - January 19, 2023