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RICHARD BOWKER Obituary
Age 83, on Monday, July 23, 2012, of Forest Hills. He will be remembered by his good friend, Keith Stromp and sorely missed by many others. Richard was a member of #7 at PA Trolley Museum. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PA Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Rd., Washington, PA 15301.
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Ruthie Whitmore (Schroth)
January 17, 2013
Dick Bowker was my mother's first cousin. During my youth, after his mother passed, he and his father, Loxley, spent every Christmas with us. We visited infrequently while his father was still alive, but didn't see him after that. Dick and I kept in touch via Christmas cards. His was always the first to arrive, always with a picture of a trolley.
To those who were closer to him, thank you for being his friend. He was very special to my mother, Doris Schroth (Rowand). Her mother (Ruth), my grandmother was a Bowker.
Mike Chew
August 16, 2012
My world is not going to be the same without you, Dick. I'm going to miss your stories about the 2 New York World's Fairs. You always told me you went to West View for the coasters, but you went to Kennywood for the park!
Jake Vandall
August 15, 2012
You will be missed by many! Thank you for your support and friendship to me and my family.I think of you and remember many great memories that we shared!
Sarah Windisch
July 27, 2012
What a great man with such an amazing life, full of wonderful stories. I will miss my friend.
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