1926
2016
Lois V. (Doss) Bowers
CARROLL: Lois V. (Doss) Bowers, 89, of Columbus, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus. Born on October 17, 1926 on Slough Rd, Carroll, OH to the late Mearl M. and Mary J. (Clonch) Doss, Lois was a lifelong resident of Fairfield County until health conditions concluded she move in with her daughter and son-in-law late in 2009. Lois was a 1944 graduate of Carroll High School. Her career included waitressing at the original Shade's Restaurant, Canal Winchester; bookkeeper at Anchor Hocking; and bookkeeper for Winchester Milling Co. for H. L. & William Hockman. Lois also baked and decorated wedding and special occasion cakes for over 30 years, hence the nickname "The Cake Lady". She was a wonderful farmwife, mother, seamstress, quilter, and homemaker. Lois was also a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Lancaster for over 60 years. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frederick P. Bowers (March 18, 2009); sisters, Thelma (Raymond) Fetty and Juanita Sagraves; brothers, Ogle Doss, Gerald (Joann) Doss, and Walter Doss. She is survived by her children, Paul F. (Janet) Bowers of Canal Winchester, Mark E. (Jody Darling) Bowers of Groveport, and Linda K. (Paul) McCoy of Columbus; grandchildren, Shane (Michele) Bowers, Michael S. Bowers, Andrew J. Bowers, and Brandy (Bobby) Reese; great-grandchildren, Kristina Seymour and Jackson and Emmalyn Bowers; step-great-grandchildren, Kate (Colt) Kimbrell, and Justin and Madison Illick; step-great-great-grandchild, Luca Kimbrell; sisters, Geneva Morgan and Carol Jane (Troy) Slone; sister-in-law, Juanita Claypool; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends may visit from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, OH 43110, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank the Mt. Carmel Hospice Team, The Mt. Carmel West Palliative Care Team and Visiting Angels of Grove City caregiver, June. Donations can be made in Lois' memory to the charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
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Our deepest condolences to the Bowers Family.
Eileen Benson
Kathy Benson Moling
July 23, 2016
Lois taught me to make,beautiful clothes,for my family.She always helped me, to understand
how to cook.She will be missed.Jane
July 22, 2016
My personal tradition during the Fairfield County Fair each year was to go through the Grange Building to see how many Blue Ribbons Lois won. I was proud of her abilities and accomplishments. I eagerly anticipated each and every meal that I ate in the Bowers home. If you look up the definition of busy in the dictionary you will see a picture of Lois.
Steve Thomas
July 21, 2016
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