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Wayne Emerson Bowers, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Sunday, August 27, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Ruth G. Bowers; sons, Ira W. Bowers and wife, Nadine, all of Albuquerque, Nathan W. Bowers and wife, Victoria of Loveland, CO; daughters, Leanna K. Bowers and Rosalinda Bowers, both of Albuquerque; brothers, Don Bowers and wife, Vivian and Neil Bowers, all of Indiana; step-daughters, Peggy Vallecorsa and husband, Marius, Dianna Hargis, Jimi Gonzales, all of Albuquerque, Debbie Kay Hatley and husband, Jerry of Lindrith and Karen Musser and husband, Pat of Pennsylvania; stepson, Michael McDaniel and wife, Lori of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Wayne devoted his life to helping others and was tolerant, strong willed and never intended any harm. He was a perfectionist and that reflected in every aspect of his life. Mr. Bowers was a longtime former member of Northside Gospel Tabernacle Church. Wayne and Ruth helped many, many foster children. His hope was to have his own church and minister to others. He left this earth only after making peace with the Lord. Wayne played his harmonica and communed with the Lord in spirit and he has been a living testimony to many. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Joe Lowry officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 9:00 a.m. until service time. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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