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Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 5, 2011.

GERTRUDE M. BOWSER, 78, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Asher, Okla., she worked as a clerk with Summit Bank for 20 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church and Buck & Does Square Dance Club. Surviving are her husband, Lewis R. Bowser of Fort Wayne; sons, Dennis (Michelle) Bowser of Keller, Texas and Dale (Velvet) Bowser of Akron, Ind.; seven grandchildren; brother, Walter Holloway; sister, Clare Hanthorne of Fort Wayne; and daughter-in-law, Sheri Manella of New Haven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter S. and Myrtle I. Holloway; sisters, Jessie Bowers, Bettie Maihlan, Patti Holden, Mildred Bowers, and Thelma Holden; brothers, Roy Holloway and Floyd Sallee. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Steven K. Conner officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Jim and Shirley Tubbs

October 6, 2011

Gert was a great neighbor. We'll miss her. Our prayers are with you Lewis and Maurice.

October 6, 2011

Dear Denny and Michelle, We send to you our sincere sympathy for your loss. With our love to you and your family.
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October 5, 2011

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I am sorry for your loss. God knows our pain and he comforts us in times of distress. (2 Cor 1:3)

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