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Berkley Richardson Fowlis

Berkley Fowlis Obituary

Fowlis Berkley Richardson Fowlis, 91, was born July 2, 1925 and died February 14, 2017. He died peacefully surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by ex-wife Colleen Bobson, ex-wife Ann Dunetz, and son Carlton Fowlis. He was survived by daughter, Marilyn (Fowlis) Hamilton; son-in-law, John Hamilton; sons, Mark and Myles Fowlis; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Berkley was employed by the Kenton Times, Rockwell International and Boeing. An avid golfer, Berkley worked as a ranger for many years at the Foxfire Golf course where he had many friends and fond memories. A memorial celebration will be planned for later this spring.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2017.

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Greg Groth

February 20, 2017

I played many rounds of golf through the years with Berk and my sons and my father in law Felix. Berk was truly one of my favorite people to golf with, and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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felix palombo

February 15, 2017

i guess u wont see this in this world,but remember our agreement to set up a future job and tee time for bill and i at jesus country club on cloud nine.sure going to miss you as a very good friend with me and my family.

ZELMA RIFFLE

February 15, 2017

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT.BURK.I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.HE WAS A GREAT GUY. LOVED HIM SO MUCH.

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