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John Bowers Obituary

BOWERS John "Buck" F. Bowers III, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006. He had a longtime battle with juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and many complications. John was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was the past president of his fraternity Beta Theta Pi. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. An avid golfer and sports fan, John also coached his nephews Optimist League basketball team. He was a generous, loving and tender hearted son, brother and friend. Survived by his parents, John and Barbara Bowers; brother, Michael (Becky); sister, Moira (William) Fahy; and brothers, Peter and Joseph (Jaana) Bowers; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey and Mark Bowers, Chelsea and Michael Fahy and Riley Grace Bowers. Friends may call FRIDAY, May 5th, 2006 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th, 2006 at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel (within the St. Joseph Cemetery), 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Rev. Fr. Michael B. Watson, Celebrant. Procession to leave funeral home at 8:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of John to the Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridgemill Drive, P.O. Box 21-8182, Columbus, Ohio 43221-8182. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 4, 2006.

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Mike Matthews

May 11, 2006

My sincere condolences to John's entire family. I knew John from our days in the fraternity at Ohio State. John seemed larger than life and always had a smile. He took time with me as a newer member in our fraternity house. I have not seen him in a long time but miss him just the same.

Peter Braun

May 5, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Tim Racher

May 5, 2006

I offer my sincere condolences to the Bowers family. I was very saddened to hear of John's passing this past week. I was a friend and fraternity brother of "Bucks" at Beta Theta Pi at The Ohio State University. John's gregarious personality made it easy for him to become friends with almost anyone he came in contact with. I wish I lived closer to be with you all to celebrate John's life and also mourn his passing. I will carry very fond memories of our time together and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.



Tim Racher and Family

-kai-

Bill Hamilton

May 5, 2006

John & Barbara:



What sad news.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Sue & Bill

elaine north

May 4, 2006

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

CHUCK STEWART

May 4, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Kastenhuber

May 4, 2006

John's (Buck's) kind and gentle heart will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May God bless his soul and all who mourn his passing.

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