David Edwin Bowker

David Edwin Bowker obituary, Williamsburg, VA

David Edwin Bowker

David Bowker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2011.
David Edwin Bowker, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2011. He was born on April 19, 1928 in Richmond, VA. He was retired from NASA/Langley Research Center where he had worked as a Geophysicist. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lily; brother, James Bowker of Richmond, VA; four children, Fritz Bowker and his wife, Vicki of Williamsburg, VA; Molly Bowker of Williamsburg, VA; Tom Bowker and his wife, Karen of Chesterfield, VA; Joel Bowker and his wife, Nancy of Tualatin, OR; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice in David's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.

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