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Anita Gowers Obituary

Anita Mary GOWERS Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 7, 1943 to Mark and Carmen (Norton) Hansen, both deceased. Passed away March 24th, 2007 at the age of 63 with loved ones by her side. Moved to Bothell at the age of three. Completed Bothell school with her kindergarten buddies. Became a hairdresser. Married Glen Gowers, December 21st, 1963. Children, Todd (born July 20th, 1965; married to Leah Irby Gowers; living on Bainbridge) and Kristin (born August 2nd, 1970; married to Kelly McCullough; live in Bellingham with their two children, Ava - 3½ and Ronan 1½). Sister, Karen Hofstad lives in Petersburg, Alaska. Glen's sisters and brother in-laws, Maggie and Norman Richardson (Fullerton, CA), Cecile and Lee Gibson (Anaheim, CA). Many relatives and friends. Home was Woodinville for the past 31 years. A Memorial Service will be at Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle on Saturday, March 31st at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice, keeping in mind Anita especially loved children.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 28 to Mar. 31, 2007.

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Jim Cross

April 10, 2007

Glen, I'm so sorry to hear about Anita. My thoughts are with you during this difficult transition.

Steve Gerken

April 6, 2007

Warmest wishes, Glen. Cyndi and my thoughts are with you.
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Marko Tubic

April 4, 2007

Dear Glen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Marko

Duane Nakano

April 3, 2007

Dear Glen. So sorry for your loss of Anita.

Linda and I remember the fun eagle viewing/raft trip we did with Steve Gerken, and the delicious Great Harvest 'sticky buns!'

Doug Peterson

April 3, 2007

Dear Glen,

I hope that the sadness you are feeling right now is lessened by all the good memories you get to keep forever.

Sincerely,

Ursula Sivitilli

April 2, 2007

Glen,
how sad to see such a familiar name in the obituaries. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We at REI remember Anita fondly.
Best wishes,
Ursula and Vic Sivitilli & family

Kent Fowler

April 2, 2007

Glen, so sorry to hear about your loss, it's never easy on the ones left behind. God Bless you in this time of grief.
Kent Fowler

Kath Simmering

April 2, 2007

Glen, my thoughts and prayers are you with and your family.

Kath Simmering

Carla Dean

April 2, 2007

Glen I'm so sorry to hear that Anita has passed. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. May you be blessed with all the great memories you made together.
Carla Dean

Lisa Richardson

March 30, 2007

To Glen, Todd, and Kristin - all our love to you, we too feel your sadness and we send our condolences. Your loving Anita will be greatly missed. She loved her Husband and called him friend, loved her two Children very much and was especially proud of them, loved and welcomed her Son and Daughter In-laws, and adored her Grandkids as they made her just glow. She was a great sister-in-law and traveled often to be with relatives, she kept family ties holding strong. Anita hugged us all, and smiled and laughed. She was a great story teller, she found the funny little things in life and shared them with us - I can hear her laugh. She was a wonderful Aunt, and all of her nieces and nephews knew we were always welcome to visit or to come and stay for a while - she told us this every time she talked to us. She made us all feel loved and we all loved her. We will remember her warm hugs and her soft laughter forever. She is missed.

Dave Scheevel

March 29, 2007

Glen,I am sorry for your loss of Anita.I pray that God's love and peace will give you and your family strength and comfort at this difficult time.

Tashia Peterman

March 28, 2007

Aunt Anita was so much fun each time I went up to visit her and Glenn. She was so relaxed and just went with the flow. I will greatly miss her. I send my love and condolences to Uncle Glenn, Todd and Kristin. What a wonderful person you had to share your lifes with. There surely can be no regrets for all of the great times you had together. Anita had a wonderful life and a wonderful family. She will stay in our hearts and thoughts for the rest of our lives.

Ursula Paar

March 28, 2007

The mention of Anita makes one smile. Was she ever not sweet and kind and delightful to be with? I'm blessed with many fond memories of happy times in a (then) new neighborhood of young families. Most of us are still in touch and Anita's presence will stay with us in spirit always, as she was part of so many enjoyable times.
My heartfelt condolences to Glen, Todd and Kristin. You all were her love and her life. I will miss her too.

Cecile & Lee Gibson

March 28, 2007

Anita was a wonderful sister-in-law. She was a very positive person and loved her family and friends very much. She always took such interests in others, and the last three plus years enjoyed so much her Grandchildren. We were priviledged to know her, and will always remember what wonderful trips and times we had with her and her family.

Love,

Cecile, Lee and the Gibson Clan

Carol Boer

March 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Glen and the family, especially those grandkids Anita loved so much. Anita was a very special lady; she will be missed so very much. She loved her quilting group at the Woodinville Senior Center where I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know her. She will be dearly missed by so many who loved her.

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