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Obituary for Bowers


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 07, 1999

C. Keith Bowers, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlys Bowers of Albuquerque; sons, Richard K. Bowers and wife, Gerri of Chesapeake, VA, Donald A. Bowers and wife, Nancy of Dataw, SC, John C. Bowers and wife, Marcia of Neshanic Station, NJ, and David H. Bowers and wife, Carole of Albuqureque; grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Keith, Amanda, Katherine and Elizabeth Bowers; great-granddaughter, Ashley Bowers; sisters, Esther Crider of Tyler, TX and Donna Smart of Portland, OR; and brother, Gerald Bowers of E. Tawakoni, TX. Mr. Bowers proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II on the Battleship Maryland. He was an avid trombone player and enjoyed playing with the Shriners and American Legion Bands, as well as with various other groups. He was an original member of the Albuquerque City Band. Before retiring in 1985, Mr. Bowers was a sales representative for McClintock - Doane Paper Company. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd Chapel, 10500 Lomas, NE with Pastor Milton D. Carter officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shriners Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni, SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.


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