Gail Bowers Obituary
Gail was born on January 31, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of Harry and Edna (Whitlock) Hidenrick. She was united in marriage to John Bowers Jr. on June 4, 1960, and was married for 54 years.
Gail worked as a waitress for the Dragon in Cedar Rapids for over 30 years. She was a talented seamstress, making costumes for the Iowa Theater and doing private seamstress work. Gail was apart of the sewing guild in Cedar Rapids, which met every Wednesday. She enjoyed baking and reading. She never let you leave the house without a batch of cookies.
Gail is survived by her children, Aaron (Tana) Bowers, Kris (Randy) Croft, Andy (Lisa) Bowers, Angel (Cameron) Walker, and Amanda (Bill) Sorenson; grandchildren, Andrea, Rachel, Jordan, Blake, and Alexis; and three great-grandchildren.
Gail was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, and two brothers.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gail, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1844 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
People and places connected with Gail
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Gail Bowers
Tell your own story about Gail
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Gail Bowers's name
How to support Gail's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gail Bowers's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored