▰ James R Bowers Died May 01, … More Information |
James R Bowers, age 82 of Spirit Lake, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on May 1, 2004. Obituary published: May 02, 2004 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ James A "Bud" Bowers Died June 15, … More Information |
James A "Bud" Bowers, age 86 of Waterloo, Iowa, departed this life Sunday June 15, 2003. Obituary published: June 16, 2003 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ James A Bowers Died June 14, … More Information |
James A Bowers, 86, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2003 in Waterloo, Iowa. Obituary published: June 15, 2003 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Jack William Bowers Died July 06, … More Information |
Jack William Bowers, 78, of West Des Moines, Iowa departed this life July 6, 2006. Obituary published: July 07, 2006 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Jack William Bowers Died July 06, … More Information |
Jack William Bowers died unexpectedly on July 6, 2006 at the age of 78 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Obituary published: July 07, 2006 in "AZ Republic (AZ)" |
▰ Jack William Bowers Died July 04, … More Information |
Jack William Bowers, 78, of West Des Moines, Iowa departed this life July 4, 2006. Obituary published: July 05, 2006 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Jack V Bowers Died June 28, … More Information |
Jack V Bowers, of Ames, Iowa, passed from this life on June 28, 2001. Jack was 76. Obituary published: June 29, 2001 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Irene E (Thayer) Bowers Died February 08, … More Information |
Irene E (Thayer) Bowers, age 85 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, entered eternal life February 8, 1998. Obituary published: February 09, 1998 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Irene (Miskell) Bowers Died March 07, … More Information |
Irene (Miskell) Bowers, age 85 of Ames, Iowa, gained her wings on March 7, 2008. Obituary published: March 08, 2008 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Irene E Bowers Died May 30, … More Information |
Irene E Bowers, born June 9, 1922 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 30, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. Irene was 92.
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Obituary: Irene Emma (Waters) Bowers passed away peacefully in her sleep May 30, 2015, just 10 days before her 93rd birthday. Irene, a lifelong resident of the Iowa City area, was born 9, 1922, to Wilber W. and Emma J. (Rummells) Waters. She was born and raised on a 100 acre farm in rural Iowa City where the current Moose Lodge is located. She often said that she was lucky, despite growing up during the Depression, because she was able to live on a farm. She liked being able to be outside, even if it meant having to do chores. Her father loved to proudly tell the story of 5-year-old Irene who was riding their Grand Champion black Percheron (draft horse), Martha, bareback in a horse show at the Iowa State Fair. When all the lights went out, Martha reared up but Irene calmly held on to her mane. Irene and her family felt it was important to share with the community, so they donated the cradle Herbert Hoover was rocked in as a baby to the Hoover National Historic Site. The cradle is displayed in the cottage where Hoover was born. Irene met Robert E. (Bob) Bowers, her husband of 53 years, in 10th grade at a bonfire before a football game at U-High. were married 27, 1946, in the First Congregational Church in Iowa City. Bob (with his fathers help) built their home in Coralville where the current Arbys is located. In 1961, Bob and Irene had a home built in University Heights based on a Better s and Gardens floor plan. Irene was fortunate to be able to live in this same house until this month, when she had to move to Lantern Park in Coralville. Even at Lantern Park, she kept active until just a few days before her death. Irenes entire life was devoted to the field of education and recreation. She attended a one room school before transferring to University Elementary/High School for 4th-12th grades. She received a BS degree in 1944, a MA in 1966, then completed 30 additional hours over the next decade. These were all in physical education, and all from the University of Iowa. Iver Opstad hired Irene in 1944. She was the only physical education specialist in the district so she taught in all of the elementary schools. She was co-author of the districts first elementary physical education curriculum guide and was co-founder of the current Elementary Track and Field Days. Irene retired in 2002, at the age of 80, after 50 years of teaching elementary physical education in the Iowa City Public Schools! No other person in the district had taught for that long. She taught thousands of students, more than any teacher in the district ever has or probably ever will. The number of students who have received Irenes guidance is truly amazing! Irene mentored many student teachers. She was the inspiration for her daughter, who taught physical education for 37 ½ years, and for her son, who has spent his career in social work. In addition to teaching for 50 years, Irene also worked in the recreation field. In 1951 she persuaded the Coralville City Council to start a summer playground. She was the director for five years. She was also the Special Activities Director for the Iowa City Recreation Department for five years, working with the Golden Age Club, Adult Square Dance Club, Paper Doll, and Play Days. Irene also taught fitness classes for Kirkwood Community . Irene belonged to many organizations in the education field, plus she was a charter member of the Coralville American Legion Auxiliary and the Coralville Methodist church. Since retiring in 2002, Irene has volunteered at the ICCSD Elementary Track and Field Day, Special Olympics, the University of Iowa, and a number of committees and volunteer positions at the Senior in Iowa City. She was a member of the Johnson Historic Preservation Commission and was secretary for a number of years. She spent almost every day at the Senior for the past 13 years, enjoying bid euchre, line dancing, and her favorite activity: playing pool, which she learned how to play when she began going to the . Irene is survived by her daughter Cherie (Marvin) Nicola of Coralville, son Michael (Karin) Bowers of North Liberty; grandchildren Jason Bowers (fiancée Sharon Connett), Brian (Shanthi) Nicola, Jason (Melissa) Bland, Christopher Bland, Lindsay Bland, and Alison (Bill) Hershberger; great-grandchildren Lasya Nicola, Madelyn and Caiden Bland, and Warren Hershberger; sister-in-law Ruth Waters of Peabody, MA; brother-in-law Edward (Rose Ann) Bowers of Tucson, AZ; and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert E. Bowers, sister Marie (George) Zimmerman, and brothers Everett Waters and Wayne (Melba) Waters. Irenes family would like to thank the staff at Lantern Park & Rehab , Iowa City Hospice, and Mercy Hospital for their kind and supportive care of Irene. Irene enjoyed a long and full life in a community she loved. Her family was always impressed with her active lifestyle and independent nature. In keeping with Irenes wishes, a private family service will be held. She will be buried next to her husband in Oak Hill . Land for the cemetery was donated to the City of Coralville by the Bowers family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Irenes memory to Iowa City Hospice or to a charity of the donors choice. |
▰ Howard Bowers Died August 30, … More Information |
Howard Bowers, age 80 of Waterloo, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2007. Obituary published: August 31, 2007 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Herbert K "Steve" Bowers Died January 20, … More Information |
Herbert K "Steve" Bowers, age 88 of Iowa, born in Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully January 20, 2018. Obituary published: January 21, 2018 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Henry J Bowers Died April 07, … More Information |
Henry J Bowers, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 1998. Henry was 86. Obituary published: April 08, 1998 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Henry Francis Bowers Died November 09, … More Information |
Henry Francis Bowers, of Clinton, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on November 9, 1911. Henry was 74. Obituary published: November 10, 1911 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Harley L Bowers Died August 03, … More Information | Harley L Bowers, born March 8, 1925 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 3, 2015 in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Harley was 90. |
▰ Grant Bowers Died September 28, … More Information |
Grant Bowers left this earth on September 28, 1907 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Hawarden, Iowa. Obituary published: September 29, 1907 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Grace Augusta (Buchholz) Bowers Died October 06, … More Information |
Grace Augusta (Buchholz) Bowers, age 92 of Oelwein, Iowa, gained her wings on October 6, 2007. Obituary published: October 07, 2007 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Grace A Bowers Died October 05, … More Information |
Grace A Bowers, 92, of Oelwein, Iowa gained her wings on October 5, 2007. Obituary published: October 06, 2007 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Golda V (Kirkpatrick) Bowers Died May 21, … More Information |
Golda V (Kirkpatrick) Bowers, age 87 of Waterloo, Iowa, entered eternal life May 21, 2016. Obituary published: May 22, 2016 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Golda V Bowers Died May 20, … More Information | Golda V Bowers, born June 24, 1950 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 20, 2016 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Golda was 65. |
▰ Gladys Marie (Fischer) Bowers Died June 19, … More Information |
Gladys Marie (Fischer) Bowers, of Manchester, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 19, 2004. Gladys was 80. Obituary published: June 20, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Gladys Marie Bowers Died June 20, … More Information |
Gladys Marie Bowers, of Manchester, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 20, 2004. Gladys was 80. Obituary published: June 21, 2004 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Gladys J (Eilers) Bowers Died September 09, … More Information |
Gladys J (Eilers) Bowers, 97, of Grundy Center, Iowa, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 9, 2018. Obituary published: September 10, 2018 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Gladys C Bowers Died November 22, … More Information |
Gladys C Bowers, age 81 of Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 22, 1998. Obituary published: November 23, 1998 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Gertrude E "Peggy" (Kost)[Kintz][Niswand Bowers Died July 15, … More Information |
Gertrude E "Peggy" (Kost)[Kintz][Niswand Bowers, age 86 of Coralville, Iowa, passed from this life on July 15, 2004. Obituary published: July 16, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Gerald "Joe" Bowers Died July 24, … More Information |
Gerald "Joe" Bowers, of Waterloo, Iowa, departed this life Sunday July 24, 2019. Gerald was 97. Obituary published: July 25, 2019 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Gaylord C Bowers Died June 15, … More Information |
Gaylord C Bowers, age 63 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master June 15, 2004. Obituary published: June 16, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Gary Bowers Died December 07, … More Information |
Gary Bowers, of Iowa, born in Oxford, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2007. Gary was 39. Obituary published: December 08, 2007 in "Kearney Hub (NE)" |
▰ Gary Bowers Died December 07, … More Information |
Gary Bowers, of Iowa, born in Oxford, Nebraska, passed from this world into the next December 7, 2007. Gary was 39. Obituary published: December 08, 2007 in "MDG (NE)" |
▰ Frank Emmett Bowers Died February 13, … More Information |
Frank Emmett Bowers, of Des Moines, Iowa, died on February 13, 2002. Frank was 60. Obituary published: February 14, 2002 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Frank Bowers Died February 12, … More Information |
Frank Bowers, 60, of Des Moines, Iowa departed this life February 12, 2002. Obituary published: February 13, 2002 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Forest Bowers Died September 12, … More Information |
On September 12, 2008, Forest Bowers, 93, of Pleasantville, Iowa left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home. Obituary published: September 13, 2008 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Evonne (Ceperey) [Zenor] [Severson] Bowers Died December 29, … More Information |
Evonne (Ceperey) [Zenor] [Severson] Bowers, age 88 of Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 29, 2003. Obituary published: December 30, 2003 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Ethel L Bowers Died November 20, … More Information |
Ethel L Bowers, of Marshalltown, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 20, 2000. Ethel was 87. Obituary published: November 21, 2000 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Elzo Bowers Died April 08, … More Information |
Elzo Bowers, age 81 of Marion, Iowa, died on April 8, 1998. Obituary published: April 09, 1998 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Elwyn N Bowers Died August 04, … More Information |
Elwyn N Bowers, of West Burlington, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 4, 2006. Elwyn was 74. Obituary published: August 05, 2006 in "Hawk Eye" |
▰ Elsie M (Maeder) Bowers Died August 15, … More Information |
Elsie M (Maeder) Bowers, 80, of Iowa departed this life August 15, 1977. Obituary published: August 16, 1977 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Elsie E (Jiruska) Bowers Died August 27, … More Information |
Elsie E (Jiruska) Bowers, a resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for decades, died August 27, 1998 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the age of 92. Obituary published: August 28, 1998 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Elise M Bowers Died August 14, … More Information |
Elise M Bowers, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 14, 1977. Elise was 80. Obituary published: August 15, 1977 in "Waterloo CFC" |
▰ Elinore Bowers Died September 08, … More Information |
Elinore Bowers, age 83 of Centerville, Iowa, departed this life Sunday September 8, 2007. Obituary published: September 09, 2007 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers Died February 02, … More Information |
Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers, age 73 of Independence, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2000. Obituary published: February 03, 2000 in "Leelanau E-T (MI)" |
▰ Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers Died January 30, … More Information |
Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers, of Independence, Iowa, joined the Lord January 30, 2000. Eleanor was 73. Obituary published: January 31, 2000 in "Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier" |
▰ Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers Died January 29, … More Information |
Eleanor I (Holden) Bowers, age 73 of Independence, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 29, 2000. Obituary published: January 30, 2000 in "Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier" |
▰ Eleanor Georgiana Chleboun Bowers Died July 12, … More Information |
Eleanor Georgiana Chleboun Bowers, of Iowa, born in Cicero, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 12, 2000. Eleanor was 79. Obituary published: July 13, 2000 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Eileen (Brouhard) [Smith] Bowers Died May 23, … More Information |
Eileen (Brouhard) [Smith] Bowers, of Nevada, Iowa, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 23, 2011. Eileen was 95. Obituary published: May 24, 2011 in "Ames T" |
▰ Edward Joe Bowers Died May 24, … More Information |
Edward Joe Bowers, of Iowa, born in Oswego, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 24, 2005. Edward was 72. Obituary published: May 25, 2005 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Edna E (Young) Bowers Died December 30, … More Information |
Edna E (Young) Bowers, 91, of Madrid, Iowa gained her wings on December 30, 2006. Obituary published: December 31, 2006 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Doris Marie (Sharer) Bowers Died April 27, … More Information |
Doris Marie (Sharer) Bowers, age 90 of Iowa, entered into eternal rest April 27, 2013. Obituary published: April 28, 2013 in "Des Moines Register" |
▰ Donna M (Basham)[Thomas] Bowers Died May 23, … More Information |
Donna M (Basham)[Thomas] Bowers, age 51 of Iowa, born in Rolla, Missouri, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 23, 2004. Obituary published: May 24, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette" |
▰ Donald James Bowers Died October 05, … More Information |
Donald James Bowers, of Johnston, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on October 5, 2006. Donald was 76. Obituary published: October 06, 2006 in "Des Moines Register" |
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