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Joan Bower Obituary
"Peach" Joan Bower, 57, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 30, 1959 to Joseph and Jeanette (Brouillette) Bower from Goodland, Indiana.
Peach received a Bachelor's in Accounting from Ball State, became a CPA and later received her MBA from Notre Dame, but in life, she majored in faith, family and friendship. Her greatest accomplishment was her undisputed title as "Coolest Aunt in the World." She had a servant's heart and a deep abiding faith and she lived out her faith through many ministries as a member of the St. Louis De Montfort Catholic Church. Her church family was a tremendous source of comfort and friendship to her. She enjoyed golfing, playing Euchre, serving as grill master and handing out beers.
She is survived by her brothers, John (AynnRae) Bower, Jim (Judy) Bower, and Jeff (Mary Duncan) Bower; sisters, Janice (Paul) Gootee, Julie Brown, Joyce (Rich) Smith, Jackie (Brent) Hofman, and Jennifer (Keith) Cheraso; as well as 24 nieces & nephews and a multitude of aunts, uncles and cousins. Peach was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Ruskin Brown.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, November 11, 2016 at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road, in Fishers. A celebration party will follow in the church hall. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 1:30 pm at the church. Burial will follow at 4:45 pm Eastern time (3:45 pm Central) at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, 15498 S. 550 E, in Goodland, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church Missionary Fund, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038; or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.
Remember Peach through her motto, "Count your age by friends, not years, count your life by smiles, not tears." Rest in Peace dear Peachy, enjoy your heavenly friends and an eternity of smiles.
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Marleen & Jim Robinson
November 16, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Peach's passing. I worked with Peach at Kentland Bank many years ago & she spent one snowbound Christmas with us in Kentland. She always had a smile on her face! I'm sure it's an even bigger smile now.
Dave & Mindy Pettet
November 11, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Peach passing. She will be missed by many. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tammy Blackwell
November 9, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. May she Rest with the Angels. Thoughts and Prayers for all her family and friends
Sandi Weis
November 9, 2016
Peach was a wonderful and beautiful women. Her faith was unbelievable and her love for all the kids was seen in her smile. My thought are with all of you during her celebration of life
Sheila Bethea
November 9, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Nancy Antcliff-Care
November 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
November 8, 2016
Please accept my condolences. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. May the words inspired in Isaiah 61:1,2 bring comfort to family and friends: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ..."
November 7, 2016
Dear Bower family, we were so sad to hear about Peach. I remember her as a child on the farm and Mom always kept up on her as she grew up. You are in our prayers in this sad time.
Clay and Marcia (Grant) Sledd
Jim & Carol Budzynski
November 4, 2016
To the Bower Clan -
I was so sad to hear about Peach. I remember those 1970's Saturday night card games with the three Bower boys and the three Budzynski boys. Somewhere later in the evening, Jeanette and the stream of little girls would invariably show up. I was always struck by how quietly and gently Peach would help her Mom and get the whole crew organized doing Per Pak and eating popcorn. She defined the term "peach" for me - a relentlessly sunny disposition and an unmatched caring kind heart.
Our prayers to your whole family, and may today's sorrow soon be replaced by warm memories of a very special person.
Susie Sigo
November 4, 2016
Our sweet Peach! I always wanted to be in your space and knew that love, laughter and friendship was a lasting trademark! I will always remember you my sweet Peach Bower! God speed my little friend!♡Susie Sigo
Monica Diedam
November 3, 2016
. My condolences to her large, wonderful family. Peach and I became friends when she lived and worked in Kentland back in the 1980s and 1990s. My family and I enjoyed many smiles because of Peach! I didn't see her often anymore but knew she was there if I needed her! She will be greatly missed. Monica Diedam
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November 3, 2016
My condolence to the family. May you be comforted by friends and family during this most difficult time.
Tammy and Mark Alford
November 2, 2016
Our lives are better having met you ...Ball State University will never be the same as we turned those study table dorm rooms into euchre nights...We will miss your laugh and continue to learn from you as we live well with god as our main focus, laugh often while recognizing our own mistakes and love much ... surrounding ourselves with family and friends
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