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William Bowser Obituary

BOWSER Dr. William J. Bowser went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday December 29, 2012. Dr. Bowser was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania February 26, 1926 to Mary and William Bowser. After graduating high school Dr. Bowser joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged. A graduate of Carroll College in Waukesha Wisconsin, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Pastor Bowser's first ministry was at Christ Baptist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He later became the founding pastor of St. Clair Avenue Baptist in Hamilton, Ohio and from there to Linden/Karl Road Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, then to First Baptist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. He also served as President of the Ohio Baptist Convention. Family was an important part of pastor's life. He is preceded in death by daughter Linda J. Kocher and sister Ruth Tress. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy (Timmins) Bowser; children, Rev. Richard L. and wife, Valerie Bowser, Rebecca J. Pyles, and Dr. William "Jody" and wife, Caryn Bowser; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Ruth) Bowser and Sherwin (Pat) Bowser; brother-in-law, George Tress; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. Service Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd., Columbus OH 43229, Rev. Rick Breusch and Dr. Glenn Perry officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may direct contributions to the Central Ohio Diabetes Assoc., 1100 Dennison Ave., Columbus OH 43201. To sign and view Dr. Bowser's book of memories please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, 2012.

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Missy Thoma (Buchanan)

January 7, 2013

Mrs Bowser and family'
I am so sorry to hear of Pastor Bowsers passing. He was a wonderful, caring person who always had a smile on his face. May God wrap his arms around you and help you through this difficult time.

January 3, 2013

we appreciated Bill as both Pastor and friend.
Our love and prayers to Dorothy and the family.

Russ and Louise Karsjens
Maple Grove, MN

Jonathan Phillips

January 2, 2013

The very last memory that I have of both "Brother Bill" and my Dad was on March 17, 2000 at OSU Hospital. Dad, also named Bill, was unconscience and dying. Dr. Bowser sat down, opened the Holy Word of God, and said "Bill, let's read God's Word together." That was a most beautiful canvas that God painted that day. I remember well Pastor's time at St. Clair Ave. Baptist Church. Pastor will be forever missed. "I'll Meet You in the Morming."

4th of July at Genoa Baptist Church

Sue Clark

January 1, 2013

Dear Dorthy and family,

I have so many memories to many to share but one of the most prescious memories was when Pastor Bowser would come to the hospital and pray with my DEAF MUTE mom and my mom would close her eyes and fold her hands in prayer and in a loud voice he must of thought she was hard of hearing, I'm sure they cpould hear him at the nurses station.
Another precious memory I have is When My deaf mute mom was dying, I asked Pastor Boweser if he would come andd give my mom communion and Pastor
Bowser said he would if my foster mom who was deaf uunderstood what Jesus did for us. My Daughter Tonya and Yolanda made a flanel graf of the birth, death and reserection of our Lord and Savior and that was the only time my mom had communion and my mom signed Jesus Loves me to pastor Bowser.
this was so amazing to me that Pastor Bowser would pray with my mom with eyes cclosed and he hands folded
and she NEVER heard a word he spoke.
The Holy Spirit spoke to my mom and I know I will see her in Heaven as well as Dr. Bowser and Dr. Bowser Discciple me at Linden/Karl Rd.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Susie Clark

January 1, 2013

Rev. Bowser married my husband and I on June 21, 1969 at Linden Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. He is part of our history. My in-laws, Betty and Gale Louden were very fond of Rev. Bowser. God Bless Him. Terry and Karen Louden, Powell, OH

Michelle and Phil Lutz

December 31, 2012

To Ric, Val and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord be nearer to you in the days ahead.

Lynne & Warren Shively

December 31, 2012

Dorothy, you will remain our favorite pastors wife!! Pastor was an important part of our Christian life. We have had many great years with you. You have been lots of fun to be with. Your family followed great parents. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Coffey Kahrl

December 31, 2012

Dear Mrs Bowser and
Family,

We are sorry for your loss he married us and baptized our sons, my parents loved you both so very much. Your family had such a presence in our lives we grew up together shared similar life challenges and joys. Our prays go out to all of you.

Catherine Gwinn- Hulse

December 31, 2012

Rev Bowser baptised me, performed my marriage and did my mothers funeral. My mother and father thought the world of him. He will be greatly missed by us here on earth but they will be rejoicing in heaven. may God bless your family.

John & Carol Sundquist

December 31, 2012

Dear Dorthy and family. We send our love
to you upon learning of Bill's home going. He was a wonderful friend during my years as Executive Minister in Ohio
With you we thank God for his life that was, and is, and ever shall be. May our wonderful ressurected life be close to you as you celebrate Bill's life.

catherine mueller

December 30, 2012

Dorothy i am sorry for loss of your husband i know he is in a better place he is not suffering anymore he is looking down at you and the family too because we know that god had a plan for him

December 30, 2012

dorothy i am sorry for loss of your husband death i know it is going to be hard on you these next few days without him because he is up in heaven looking down at you

December 30, 2012

I will miss You Dr. William!
My deepest condolence to Dorothy Bowser, and to the Family and Friends of Dr. William Bowser.
May God's blessing and God's comfort be with You All. I believe, that Dr. William was Greatly Welcomed by our Lord Jesus, when He was passing the Gate of Heaven. Ela K from Poland

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