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Darrell Bowers Obituary
CARDINGTON: Darrell L. Bowers, age 75, of Cardington died Friday evening May 3, 2012 in the Morrow Manor Nursing Center. He was born on May 30, 1937 in Richland Township the son of LeRoy C. and Esther L. ( Landis ) Bowers.
Darrell was a 1955 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Army. He had been the Cardington Water Superintendent, worked at Mathews Service Station, and Cardington Home & Auto. For many years he worked for the Pat-Way company before purchasing it and also operated Bowers Repair Service. A gun enthusiast, Darrell had been a member of the Caledonia Gun Club and was avid trap shooter. Darrell had served his community as a 20 year member of the Cardington Volunteer Fire Department. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Cardington Rotary Club.
On June 2, 1956 in Columbia City, IN., Darrell married the former Belva Boone and she survives in Cardington; other survivors include three children, Danny and Mary Beth Bowers, L. Lynn Bowers, and Wendy and James Arnold all of Cardington; grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Jason, David, and Heather; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Lilly, Connor, Jordan, Aiden, Alexis, Scarlett, Brianna, Bryce, and Levi; and sister, Joyce and Doug Grimm of Mt. Gilead.
In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Karmin Bowers and two sisters, Maxine Wilson and Betty Corinne Claytor.
Friends may call Monday May 6, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Pastor Gail Angel will officiate and the burial will follow in the Caledonia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
To share a memory or send a condolence to the Bowers Family, please visit www.gompffh.com.
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Bob Riggs
May 10, 2013
Darrell was one of the good ones.
Terry Davis
May 7, 2013
Sorry to hear of Darrell's passing,our prayers and thoughts go out to your families.
May 7, 2013
Dear Belva & Family,
So very sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. He was always a wonderful person to listen to at cardiac rehab in the mornings in Marion. Enjoyed listening to him keeping everyone up-to-date about Cardington. He will be greatly missed by all.
Mike & Anne Orahood
Prospect, Ohio
May 6, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Darrells passing. He was a good friend to us when we lived in Cardington. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family.
Larry and Bobbi Brooks
Kevin Reeder
May 6, 2013
Wendy sorry to hear about your dad
Larry Kramer
May 5, 2013
Sorry to hear about Darrell; he was my childhood neighbor and great playmate when growing up on Hickory Corners. My sympathy to your families and all the best to you always. Larry Kramer
Bob Lipps
May 5, 2013
He will be missed at the Richland County Fish & Game Trap Club.
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