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RUTH BOWERS Obituary


RUTH BUELL BOWERS (Age 95)  
On Sunday, September 29, 2013, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edgar Bowers; mother of Nancy M. Kelpy, Raymond A. Hodgson (Deanna) and the late Laura Lisbeth Hodgson; grandmother of Matthew B. Kelpy, Wesley R., Luke J. and Charles A. Hodgson; great-grandmother of Colin and Katherine Kelpy and Shane Hodgson. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD, on Thursday, October 3 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lupus Mid-Atlantic, Inc, 7400 York Road, Suite 308, Baltimore, MD 21204.www.CollinsFuneralHome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 2, 2013.

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Sylvia Buell

October 9, 2013

Our deepest condolences. Sorry we could not be at the service with you.

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October 2, 2013

Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

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