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Donald Bowers Obituary

Bowers Donald Steven Bowers, age 53, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Steve was a graduate of Grandview Heights High School. Steve was a person who had a big heart and valued family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Don and Elvira (Magnacca) Bowers, sister Teri Bowers-Chesson. Survived by his loving aunt, Mary Lou (Nick) Melaragno; uncle, John (Sharon) Magnacca; niece, Kembrough Chesson; and special cousins. Private family cremation entrusted to THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 1559 Roxbury Road (Marble Cliff). Reverend Monsignor Romano Ciotola, Presider. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's name prefered to the Ronald McDonald House, 771 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus (43205). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 3 to Mar. 7, 2014.

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Susan Taylor

May 14, 2014

R.I.P. STEVE YOU WILL BE MISSED!!

Nora O'Reilly

March 13, 2014

Mary Lou & family, saw the sad news about Steve in The Catholic Times that came today. I spoke with him last at Elvira's showing. I will always remember how much her loved his family. He sure was a great chef too. My sincere sympathy, Nora O'Reilly

Jan Ashbrook

March 8, 2014

R I P Steve! You sure will be missed. Will always cherish all our talks while being in your garage.

Chris Adams

March 8, 2014

I will miss you Steve. You were a kind and caring man. You suffered a lot in this life! May you rest in peace now.

Jackie Thomas-DeDominicis

March 8, 2014

God bless you Mary Lou, I have some wonderful memories with Steve, he will always be remembered, love and prayers to you and your family ??

mike evans

March 7, 2014

my heart goes out to all steves relatives
I will miss my freind

David White

March 7, 2014

We have lost our brother. May he rest in peace in the light of the Lord...

The Hawk teaches you to be observant and take a close look at your surroundings. It soars with the power to overcome difficult situations.

Betsie C

March 7, 2014

My heart goes out to you all as well. I know his Aunt was there for him, unconditionally after he lost his parents, and I give you great thanks for that. I was a friend of Steves from Grandview and then we became friends again thru club soda.
Much love and prayers for comfort.

cecilia carfagna

March 7, 2014

Dearest Mary Lou, Sorry to read of your nephew Steve's passing. I will remember him in my prayers. God be with you at this terrible time.
Cecilia

sue kirkman

March 5, 2014

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

L. Harper

March 5, 2014

I am so sorry on my earlier entry I have a typo on there. I meant to say he instead of she. My deepest apologies to you all.

Sandy Runyon-Davis

March 5, 2014

May you be at peace Steve. You are with your family now.

Andy Hough

March 4, 2014

Steve was a great person and a good pit crew! He will be missed by many.

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