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Dennis Ray BOWER

1955 - 2019

Dennis Ray BOWER obituary, 1955-2019, Spokane, WA

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

Dennis BOWER Obituary

BOWER, Dennis Ray Dennis Ray Bower, passed away early April 4, 2019 at his home in Spokane Valley. He was born May 20, 1955 at Selfridge AFB Hospital in Mt. Clemens, MI. In October of 1955 the family moved "home" to Spokane, WA and settled in Millwood. Dennis attended West Valley Schools, graduating in 1973. During his school years he participated in Boy Scouts, played piano and the drums, forming a rock band with his friends. After graduating from high school, he was employed by Kaiser Aluminum, Trentwood, and retired after 43 years as a boiler house operator. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed kayaking, hiking and climbing, especially on Mt. Rainier and the North Cascade Range. He loved pinball and owned and restored several pinball machines. He was a member of the local pinball community. He is survived by his two sons, Russell Bower and wife Misti, Spokane Valley, Adam Bower, Otis Orchards, WA; his parents Don and Eleanor Bower of Millwood, WA; two sisters, Susan Golden of Orofino, ID, and Lois Sargent of Spokane, several, nieces, nephews and cousins. Neptune Society, Celebration of Life Service to be held at Woodlawn Cemetery , St. Maries, ID at a later date.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Apr. 17, 2019.

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Mike Cloke

April 11, 2025

I was thinking of Dennis the other day remembering going to the Yes concert and the BEST TIMES, doing late night snowmobile riding (we would go after we got off work) on the trails in Fernan Lake Saddle, waking up the caretaker at the backwoods inn and enjoying a beer or two. Really fun times.. miss you Dennis

Barbara J Arnzen

August 31, 2024

Thanks for being a good friend, Dennis! You are missed.

Mike Cloke

March 29, 2023

Graduated with Dennis and we were friends... had the best camping/fishing trip with him up on the St Joe River... great times! will miss him at the West Valley reunion.

Benjamin Anders

April 24, 2019

I knew Dennis for many years. I'm very sorry to hear about his passing, and my sympathy to his family and friends. I will always remember his whip smart intellect and great sense of humor. Gone but not forgotten.

Casey Prosch

April 17, 2019

May peace be with you and your family.

Dan Wilson, President USW, Local 338

April 17, 2019

Condolences to Dennis's family. Dennis was more than a long term member of the United Steelworkers, he was also a good friend and co-worker who will be missed.

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