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Donald Bower Obituary
62, passed away on March 6th, 2015 at his home in Tempe, AZ. Don was born on February 5th, 1953 in Gordon, Nebraska to Eugene and Dorothy Bower. He spent 32 years working for the City of Phoenix and then went on to work for Maricopa County. He was an avid bowler in his younger years. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter Marissa, sister Janet Burgess (Jason), brother Leonard Bower (Barbara), niece, nephews, and grand nephews. He was a wonderful father, brother, son, and uncle. His memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at 10am at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85282. He will be greatly missed.
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Bill Vellenga
May 27, 2022
I bowled with Don and we kept in contact when I moved to Ohio. We did a lot bowling together. Time goes by and I regret I haven't kept in contact with him. I'm truly sorry for loss and my friend is gone. Please accept my condolences> He was a great guy!!!
P. Patterson
March 12, 2015
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy. God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of distress.
Susan Cappelloni
March 11, 2015
So sad to see Don has passed. He was delightful in high school and it appears he continued his happiness throughout his short life. He will be missed by so many.
donald hull
March 11, 2015
I went to McKemy jr hi and THS with Don. He went on to ASU earning a degree in accounting and worked for the city of PHX for 32 yrs and maricopa cnty for 4 yrs. Listening to co workers talk about him yesterday at the services, what a guy, loved by all. rest in peace Don!
Deb Snyder
March 10, 2015
It's nice to see that Don went on from high school to lead a very full and satisfying life. He will be missed. Keeping all in my prayers.
March 10, 2015
Don was a quiet and gentle soul. I'm sure he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Pat Ruiz
Tom Pian
March 10, 2015
Quiet and thoughtful, nerdy but funny, hard to believe our high school years are so far in the past and our classmates already leaving us.
Jill Davis
March 10, 2015
I went to high school with Don. He was a great person back then and always so kind to me. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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