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Robert Blowers Obituary
Robert H. "Bob" Blowers, Sr., 85, of Canal Fulton died Friday, July 24, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon.
Bob was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., was a graduate of Barberton High School and was a life resident of the Clinton-Canal Fulton area. He retired from First National Bank of Akron, with 43 years service and was a former member of the Portage Lakes Kiwanis, where he was active with the Christmas Santa deliveries and the fall rose sales. He also was a former member of the Clinton Volunteer Fire Dept. and was the former secretary for the Luna Lake Club. He enjoyed bowling in the St. Nicholas League.
Preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Blanche Blowers; he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie M. (Frost) Blowers; sons, Robert "Skip" (Cindy) Blowers, Jr., Mark (Peggy) Blowers and David (Barb) Blowers; four grandchildren, Keith (Emily) , Courtney, Drew and Kaylee Blowers; sister, Vaughna (John) Moine and several nieces.
Funeral service TUESDAY 1:30 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton) and where friends may call MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to time of service. A committal service and burial will take place Wednesday 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Life Enrichment Fund, c/o Chapel Hill Community, 12200 Strausser NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614. Swigart-Easterling,
330-854-2356.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Blowers
August 11, 2009
Marge and Skip we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. We remember his sense of humor and enjoyed having him as a friend.
Al & Helen Knapp
Donna Cheney
July 31, 2009
Marge, Skip,Mark,David & families,
I was out of town when I learned of Bob's passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. We go back a very long time ago with your family & hope you remember Mercers in Clinton. He was a great guy & always kind to our family. My prayers will be with you all at this very difficult & sad time. God Bless You.
Love, Donna (Mercer)Cheney
July 31, 2009
Dear Skip,
I just heard of the loss of your father. I am sorry that you are going through this. You were so helpful to my family during the illness and death of my own father and yet I cannot do anything to help you except verbalize my regrets and concern. Please know that we are all thinking of you and your family.
Anita Swigart
Arlene Stegal
July 30, 2009
Mark, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Arlene
Carla Remark-Tomassetti
July 29, 2009
Skip,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know, no matter how old they are ,it is still hard to loose them. Time hears the pain, but you'll always have them in your heart.
July 27, 2009
Mrs. Blowers, Mark, and family,
Jon and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. We are on vacation in CO and will miss the calling hours. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Jon and Leslie Hampshire and family
John Schwendiman
July 27, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss Skip.
Had a good son and a good life.
Yours,
J.C. Schwen-
Susy Moorstein
July 27, 2009
Skip, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He has a lot of great folks on the other side to hang out with. Wish I could be there as you were when mom passed on. Celebrate the life...not the passing my friend.
Susy (Boyle) Moorstein
Jim Snyder
July 27, 2009
Skip, please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. May God continue to watch over your family during this difficult time. While it is always hard to understand God's total plan, to God be the glory forever. God Bless you all.
Jim Wigram
July 27, 2009
Sorry to hear of the death of your father. My thought are with you during this time of grief.
Cindy Whetstone
July 27, 2009
Skip,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Even when the years spent have been long and loving, the loss of your father leaves a void. I know your loved ones will help you recall all the good memories and love that you all shared. May all of you find comfort and peace in knowing that he blessed all of your lives.
Sincerely,
Cindy Leavitt Whetstone
Canton, Ohio
John Bachtel
July 27, 2009
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to Skip, Cindy and the entire Blowers family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill millhorn
July 26, 2009
Skip, So sorry to read of the passing of your father.I think of you often andyou and your family ourin our prayers.
Bill & Clara Millhorn
Dale Ours
July 26, 2009
Marjorie, Sorry to read of your husband's passing. I'm sure many, many wonderful memories in 62 years of marriage. Martha passed away 2 1/2 years ago, seems just like yesterday. Almost made it to 46 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mike Cope
July 26, 2009
Skip, sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I am thinking of your and your family.
Tammy Kazlauckas (Smith)
July 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barb and John Clair
July 26, 2009
Peggy and Mark, you have our thoughts and prayers. When someone you love becomes a memorie,youe memorys become your treasures.
Dave Cope
July 26, 2009
Skip,we are so sorry to hear of the death of your father. It is a painful loss to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you and and all your father's family
Dave and Jane Cope
July 25, 2009
Mr. Blowers, my prayers are with you! Jesse
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