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Fowler, Ira Dean
July 31, 1930 - Feb. 22, 2013
Ira "Dean" Fowler
Owned Fowler's Taffy
Ira "Dean" Fowler passed away February 22, 2013. He was born in Canada on July 31, 1930. He was the son of the late George and Della (Noyes) Fowler and was raised in Crystal Beach, Canada. Mr. Fowler was an Independent Carpenter, Contractor, and Master Builder. He also owned and operated the legendary Fowler's Taffy Stand, which services county fairs and festivals throughout western New York and Pennsylvania. Along with candy making he will be lovingly remembered as an avid outdoors-man, expert fisherman, and golf enthusiast, not to mention an eager 4 hour long game of cards. Mr. Fowler was also a proud member of Fowler Brothers Construction and the International Independent Showman's Association.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Inez (Reeks) Fowler; three brothers, Jack Fowler of Sarasota, George Fowler of Lilly Dale, New York and Don Fowler of Sarasota; two sisters, Ruth Littlewood of Sarasota and Estelle Leworthy of Dunkirk, New York.
Survivors include his children, son Dennis Fowler of Sarasota and daughter Pam Fowler of Sarasota; four granddaughters April Fowler of Valrico, Florida, Amy Peerless of Valrico, Florida, Amanda Sharp of Corryton, Tennessee and Katie Letterman of Sarasota; seven great grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34238 or Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
There will be a celebration of life at 1 PM on March 9 at The Tiki Hut at Mote Marine Laboratory.
Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. is handling arrangements. Visit the guestbook at www.gendronfuneralhome.com.
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How blessed our family is for having known Dean since 1966, as he helped in the building or remodeling of our houses. We have always considered the Fowler family one of America's finest examples of the traditional family. I loved it when he called me "kid". Dean was like the big brother I never had.
So generous and genuine a man! We all will miss him so much, but we will continue to be blessed by the Fowlers because of our knowing Denny.
Bendy and Howard, Candy and David Payne
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dean was a beloved friend and I am so blessed to have known him.
Sarah Katson
March 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God comfort you.May you find comfort in the LOVE your father shared with you. SUE/BOB Moore
February 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you.
February 28, 2013
Love from your daughter and granddaughter.
pam fowler an kate letterman
February 28, 2013
I love you grandpa,I know your up there with grandma now watching over our family. I'm thankful for the wonderful memories that I've shared with you and ill be waiting for that shark fishing trip. You are loved by so many people. Mom loves you so much an we miss you like crazy. May you rest peacefully now. Love,Katie.
"Deuces never looses "
xoxo
kate letterman
February 28, 2013
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