Florene I. Bowers

BOWERS, Florene I.
Age 92 and formerly a longtime resident of Hickory Grove Road, Horseheads, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. She was predeceased by her loving husband of over 70 years, Stephan Bowers; and also her granddaughter, Kimberly Howell, both in 2006. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Lois) Bowers of Horseheads; and daughter, Ruth Ann (James) Howell of Tunkhannock, Pa.; grandchildren, Stephanie (Joel) Sims, Lynn (Rod) Haseltine, Jeffrey (Jenny) Howell, Ronald (Linda) Howell, and Laura (Shawn) Sommons; and 22 great-grandchildren. Florene was born Dec. 7, 1915 in Cattaraugus County, the daughter of the late George and Aristine (Horton) Bastian. She and her husband were members of the First Baptist Church of Horseheads and she was a retired cafeteria manager with the Pioneer Central School in Yorkshire, NY. Together as a family they always enjoyed family vacationing in Canada, which has continued to remain a special place for family vacations. Family and friends are invited to call at the Horseheads First Baptist Church, 2293 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Her service will take place there at the conclusion of calling hours at 11:00 a.m. with her grandson, The Rev. Jeffrey Howell and the Rev. Robert Finch officiating. Interment service will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads. Arrangements with Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, NY.