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BOWSHER, Jack E. 75, of Springfield, died at 11:40 a.m., Saturday April 8, 2006 in the Emergency Room of Community Hospital. He was born in Harmony, Ohio on October 2, 1930 to Walter Lawrence and Lexie (Adams) Bowsher. Jack had owned and operated Jack Bowsher and Associates Motorsports for a number of years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Julie (Garwood); six children and spouses, James Bowsher, Gary Bowsher, Jack A. and Debbie Bowsher, Bobby and Courtney Bowsher all of Springfield, Todd and Alfie Bowsher, South Vienna and Jodie Bowsher, Springfield; seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Jaclyn Dale, Veronica, Misty, Weston, Brittany and Thomas Jack; four great grandchildren; a sister, Betty McQueen, West Carrollton, Ohio and endless special friends. Four brothers, Junior, Jerry, Bill and Tom, preceded him in death. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery with Chaplain Bill Krick officiating. Burial to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Focus Motorsports Ministries, 2497 Governors Pointe Court, Concord, North Carolina 28025. Following the graveside service the family will receive friends at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8673 at 2825 East Leffel Lane.
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royce rossier
April 20, 2006
Jack was the best, a true hard core racer that will never be seen again.
thanks for the memories
THOMAS Krill
April 15, 2006
Never forget #21 with Jack driving and #31 with AJ driving at the Milwaukee Mile. I will never ever forget. He was one of my first inspirations at the ripe old age of 12. Peace, Jack Bowsher
Sandra Shipley
April 12, 2006
As I have had the honor to be a part of the ARCA family and hold Julie's hand as we had silent prayers at the track, I am having my prayers for all of you, now. As Jack made things clear, this was a celebration of his life, not a death. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
As I was looking at the photo books yesterday at the VFW, he had some really wonderful years. I look up to the entire Bowsher Family for what they stand for, not just on the track. God Bless.
Cliff Houseman
April 12, 2006
May God walk with the Bowsher family . I was a great admirer of Jack use to go watch him race and make Foyets car run for him.all my loving thoughts goes to his family
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Bobby Britton
April 11, 2006
To hte family of Jack Bowsher,
My heart is with you
Harold Britton
April 11, 2006
To the family of Jack Bowshier,
My heart is for you at your time
of the lost of a loved one
Sara Gill
April 11, 2006
Julie and Family. You will remember me as well as my brother, Sara Gill and Fred McDaniel. Our memories of Jack and the older boys go way back, almost 60 years. We grew up around Jack and his brothers and to this day, one of my best friends is his sister Betty. We have been able to laugh and cry in the past few days, we have a lot of memories and I am sure as time passes your memories will be a comfort to you and your Family. Jack had a real passion for racing from an early age, and has certainly earned a "Checkered Flag" on this day. Bless you and your family. Sara & Merlin Gill and Fred McDaniel.
Delores (Redmon) Hines
April 11, 2006
My prayers are with the Bowsher family...My husband Terry grew up with Jack, He too has passed. I'm sure He and Jack have met in heaven again.God Bless.
Jeff Benz
April 11, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowsher family. Our whole family will be praying for you.
Dreama Cooper -- 48 Arca team
April 11, 2006
Todd and Family, I was very sad to hear the passing of your father. He was always very nice and helpful with me at the track, I thought alot of him. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, and keep your Dads great spirit alive in your hearts always.
Paul Conklin
April 10, 2006
We're sorry for your loss, Jack was a real friend to my parents who lived next door to him for many years.
Gregory White
April 10, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Bowsher family and all the friends of the family. We were very fortunate to be associated with Jack and the whole race team. Jack was a very special person and we will all miss him.
John & Amber Lowman
April 10, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Becky Underhill
April 10, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Vivian (Tolliver) Crosswhite
April 10, 2006
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Bowsher. My grandfather Auburn 'Red'Tolliver worked with Mr.Bowsher for many years while a I was a little girl. My grandfather always had wonderful things to say about him. On the one occasion that I did meet Mr. Bowsher as a child I remember him being so very nice. I will have our family in my prayers.
Cindy Kellough-Graham
April 10, 2006
Tony, Debbie & Family, Though words cannot express The thoughts my heart would like to say, Still, may you know that I care And sympathize today.
Bill Davis
April 10, 2006
My prayers and thoughts to all the Bowsher family. I had the pleasure of working with him in 1965 and he had a big impact on my life. What a great year that was. He was a man liked and respected by all that worked with him. I will be coming up from Cincinnati to pay my respects. My father worked with Jack at Jack Mefford Ford and they were good friends also. I'm sure they are telling some racing stories now.
Bernie Biernacki
April 10, 2006
I met Mr. Bowsher for the first time in 1967 at Chicago's Soldier Field. He was the first one at the track that day. He had one of his sons, a little fellow at the time, with him and we chatted a bit. He was a racer's racer.
Leatha Lowman
April 10, 2006
My thoughts & prayers are with each and every one of you at this difficult time. May you find some comfort knowing Jack lived his life doing what he loved to do. He's a hero and an inspiration to many. He will be deeply missed.
Tammy Lasley
April 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God hold you in his hands and his love comfort you at this time. Jack Bowsher will be missed by so many and his memory will live in the hearts of so many.
Steve & Janice Poland
April 10, 2006
Our prayers go out to the Bowsher family.
Tom Vollmer
April 10, 2006
Todd and family, our family's thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this sad time. Having read the wonderful memorial to your father I am even more in awe of what he has left behind. You have all been blessed and are now sharing it with all of us. God Be With you at this time. Sincerely,
Tom and Kelly Vollmer
Jim Welty
April 10, 2006
Few people have ever influenced the way I think and do things--but Jack did. I am glad I got a chance to thank him for this before he departed. Rest In Peace Jack. The checkered has waved !!! Jim
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