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Mary BOWERMASTER Obituary
Mary L. passed March 4. Daughter of the late Leander and Dulcenia (Hoskins) Bowling; loving wife of 62 years to the late Donald Bowermaster. Mary is survived by her sons, Dr. Russell (Sally) Bowermaster and Dr. Don (Gloria) Bowermaster; 3 grandchildren, Wendy Bowermaster Williams, Jennifer (Steve) Bowermaster Rauber, and Derick (Traci) Bowermaster; 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was a respected and accomplished athlete attaining many achievements in track and field, including being a World Record holder in many categories. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Brad. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. The Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, Fairfield is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Mercy Hospital Nurses Scholarship Fund, 3000 Mack Road, Fairfield, OH, 45014. Information and condolences: www.avancefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary BOWERMASTER
March 18, 2011
Mary was an inspiration to everyone who knew her but especially my dad, Burl Hays. When he retired, he started walking at the track in Fairfield. He was pleasantly surprised to find that Mary, a long time friend of the family, also walked on a daily basis in the "wee" hours of the morning. Then a third walker came along, Lucille, and they fast became the "Three Walking Musketeers". They watched out for each other. As time went on,phone calls were made when someone wasn't going to show up to walk. The three developed a great friendship. When Mary had to give up walking at the track,Lucille and Dad continued but greatly missed her. Dad would call and keep her updated on the "goings-on" at the track. Mom and Dad visited Mary about two weeks before she passed. She was her upbeat self and they joked and laughed the afternoon away. Dad and Lucille will continue to walk knowing that their "friend" will be watching out for them from above. So, on behalf of Lucille and the Burl Hays Family, the entire Bowermaster Family is in our prayers. Mary will live on in our hearts.
Gayle Hays Bowman,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Julie Botos
March 11, 2011
I knew Mary when I first started playing tennis at Riverside Racquet Club. I was her partner in the inter-club tennis. She was a very good tennis player and friend. I just heard she passed away and we all will miss such a wonderful person.
janet kurzner
March 11, 2011
so sorry to hear of marys passing. she was a great person. her and i were in sr. olympics together and she taught me a lot. we practiced together often at fairfield track.as well as going to nationals.i will miss her.
Nancy Williams Connell
March 10, 2011
Don, Rusty, and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was truly a BEAUTIFUL lady.
Doug Bowling
March 10, 2011
Aunt Mary was a very loving,kind and sweet person.She was real precious jewel to us all.We love her and will deeply miss her.
janet kurzner
March 10, 2011
so sorry to hear of marys passing. i just talked to her a few weeks ago. i feel we were very close, as i was in senior olympics with her and we practiced together 3 times a week for years. she was a great friend for a lot of years. janet kurzner
Richard Bowermaster
March 8, 2011
At the passing of the last surviving relative of my Mom & Dad's generation, I share a few reflections about Aunt Mary. She was an authentic human being and one of the kindest persons I have ever known. As I was growing up, especially in my teen years, she often bolstered my saging self-esteen. Whether it was coming in first in a spelling bee, or winning the American Legion essay contest, she hugged me and told me how proud she was. Uncle Don did the same.
My fondest memory of Aunt Mary was her wonderful knack of making me and my brothers & sisters feel good about ourselves.
While I was enormously proud of her and her amazing athletic acheivements, it was her genuine love and caring for family that I will most remember and cherish.
I love you, Aunt Mary, and thank you for making this a better and happier world while you were here.
March 8, 2011
Your mother/grandmother was a friend of ours and she will be missed by all of us who knew her. God Bless You All! Mary you have won the final race
Joe & Pat Wolf
March 7, 2011
Don & Russ:
What great parents you had.Your mom and dad were the best.Russ,I still love the story about your mom chasing and catching you when you disobeyed her. Your mother was super athlete and a super mom.We loved her dearly and the wonderful times we had.She will be missed,but not forgotten. Love, Pat and Joe
March 7, 2011
Don and Gloria we are so sorry to hear about your loss!
Cara, Brad, and Cade Brautigan
March 7, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Mary.
Cicero and JoAnn Feltner , Franklin, Oh
Joe & Dawana Langdon
March 7, 2011
Our sympathy to you in the loss of this wonderful woman, a true inspiration to many.
Dawana and Joe Langdon
Myrna & Joe Flood
March 7, 2011
Russ, Sally and Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your Mother, Russ. She lived a long and very fulfilling life as we see by all her many accomplishments. Our thoughts are with you all.
Myrna and Joe Flood
Mount Vernon, WA
Amy Steed
March 7, 2011
Live Life... talk about living life..... THAT is what Mrs. Bowermaster did, she is an inspiration to us all, Love, Amy Farquis Steed
Barb & Mike Johnson
March 7, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Linda Reiring
March 7, 2011
Your mother/grandmother was a friend of ours and she will be missed by all of us who knew her. God Bless You All! Mary you have won the final race
Donna Andrew
March 7, 2011
Your mother was one of the best - always friendly when you would "run" into her - she will be missed by all.
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