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THOMAS WESLEY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was 76.
Lifelong resident of Philadel-phia and son of the late Thomas and Amanda (Rivers) Bowers beloved husband of the late Joan C. (Flail) Bowers; father of Thomas F. Bowers (Meg) and Christine R. Stotesbury (James) and endearing grandfather to Joseph J. Pelensky and Brandon T. Bowers.
Thomas served in the U.S. Army was an avid fisherman, crabber and hunter who loved being in the outdoors. He is one of the founding members of Okome Bow Hunters Club and especial-ly enjoyed spending time away with his family and friends.
Memorial Service will be held at St. David's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9169 Academy Rd., Phila. PA 19114, Thursday. January 31, 2013, at 6 P.M. Interment will be on Friday, February 1, 2013, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Military Honors precisely at 9:30 A.M.
Condolences:

www.MeyersFH.com

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 30, 2013.
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I am so sorry for your loss. More so as a friend I am so so sorry that I was not there. My heart aches for you and your family. Pop will be so missed. Heaven is such a better place with him and memom and as they are together yet once again. My love and prayers go out to you.

Sherry Quinn

February 14, 2013

February 4, 2013

Tom and family; Christine and family, My sincerest sympathy to you all.
Love,
Regina Madden

January 31, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

amanda fesnak

January 31, 2013

god bless you and joan.you a good man and frien.good times the old neighbor-hood.we will never forget you in our prayers.your friends forever,george and Ducky(doris).

January 31, 2013

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. YOUR NOW WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFE JOAN. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

jeannie wells

January 31, 2013

Tom, Christine and family, So so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with your family. Many good times we all spent at the cabin.

Cathleen Farley-Willits

January 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and hope the knowledge at Iaiah 25:8 will bring you comfort "He will actually swallow up death forever

Margie Walton

January 30, 2013

Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and reunited with Memom, Keep the memories alive, Cherish your time with him, and God Bless...

Bob Leader

January 30, 2013

Tom – Sincere condolences to you and your family on your Dad's passing.
I know he will be dearly missed by you, your family, and those who knew him.

God bless you buddy!

Tom & Bonnie Connelly

January 30, 2013

Dear Tommy and Christine,
I am so sorry to hear of your beloved father's passing. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and reunited with your dear mother. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Vickie (Sacco) DeRosa

January 30, 2013

Christine and Family: So sorry to hear about your dad, you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Simmer

January 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed!
Love,
Tom, Heather, and Tommy Callahan

Heather Callahan

January 30, 2013

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