Robert David Bowyer

Robert David Bowyer obituary

Robert David Bowyer

Robert Bowyer Obituary

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Robert David Bowyer, age 82, passed away April 24th, 2014 in Española, NM. Robert lived in White Rock, NM with his wife, Twila. They were married June 22, 1952 in Salina, KS and were devoted to one another for 62 years. Robert graduated from Salina High School and completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Kansas State University after serving in the US Navy. Robert and Twila moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1965 and made New Mexico their home state. Robert was well respected with Los Alamos Laboratory for his vast knowledge of electrical engineering and for his 21 years of service.
Robert spent his days side-by-side with his loving wife as they camped, gardened, bowled, and watched the Rockies, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. Robert was a proud father to his four children: Clinton and wife, Donna; Clayton and wife, Kris; Carlton and wife, Janelle; and Constance and husband, Kenneth. Robert was an incredible grandfather to his nine grandchildren and six great granddaughters, who loved him for is warm spirit and full laugh.
Robert is also survived by his brother, Dean and wife, Barbara. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Bowyer; daughter-in-law, Kris Bowyer; his mother, Mildred; stepmother, Evelyn; stepsister, Ernestine; stepsister, Eunice; stepbrother, Donald; and his father, Robert.
A private family service will be held at the Methodist Church in White Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288.
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Debbie (Lehmann) Atkinson

April 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of you. I have many fond memories of family outings with you all. May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand during this time. Got Bless.

Paula Beitz

April 30, 2014

Sam and I are so sorry for your loss Twila and Family. We will miss him and his wonderful kind ways. He was a dear friend to Sam. God Bless to all of you.

April 30, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your father. Kathy and Don Van Etten

American Heart Association

April 29, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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