Robert Eugene Mower

1926 - 2014

1926 ~ 2014
Robert E. Mower, of Orem, Utah passed away surrounded by his family on October 9, 2014 at age 88. He was born on February 19, 1926 to William Dodd Mower and Rheva Scovil Mower in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Bob graduated from North Sanpete High school in 1944 and served in the US Navy from August, 1944 until June, 1946. After Bob's discharge from the navy he attended Snow College and later met his sweetheart Annetta Peterson, of Mt Pleasant, UT. They were married November 9, 1948 in Salt Lake City and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple. Together they raised one son and four daughters.
Bob was employed in the Auto Parts Industry for over 50 years. Beginning at Bradshaw Auto Parts in Mt. Pleasant and then in Provo, making a home in Orem. Bob later went to work for Frank Edwards Company, an auto parts supplier as a District Representative covering Utah and Nevada. In 1982, Bob and Annetta opened Bob's Auto Parts in two locations in Provo, where they worked together until he retired. Bob's passions included working in his yard, hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends. Bob and Annetta enjoyed traveling to Arizona for the winter to enjoy the warm weather and close friends.
Bob was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully in many callings.
Bob is survived by his wife Annetta; son Ken Mower; daughters Jan Hunt (George Forbis); Kaye Holmes; Nan Ervien (Dale); Lynn Wilkey (Dave); 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by his brother Owen Mower of Orem and sister Aleen Riser of Salt Lake.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00 am, at the LDS Sharon Stake Center, 700 South 800 East, Orem, UT. A viewing will be held for family and friends at Walker Sanderson Mortuary, located at 646 East 800 North, Orem, UT October 16, 2014 from 6:00 -8:00 pm and prior to the service 9:30 - 10:30 am at the Sharon Stake Center the day of the service. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant, UT Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.walkeranderson.com.