Graveside services for
Samuel L. Bowers, 85, Caldwell, who died Sunday, Oct. 21, at
his home of natural causes, were conducted today at the
Knowlton Heights Cemetery, Caldwell, by the Followers of
Christ Church, Caldwell, under the direction of Dakan Funeral
Chapel, Caldwell.
He was born July 29, 1899, at Cushing, Okla., the son
of Charles and Lena Bowers. He married Maude Eells on
Nov. 9. 1918, at Buffalo, Okla. They resided in Harper
County, Okla., until 1935, when they came to the Caldwell and
Homedale area, where they have since resided.
He is survived by his wife of Caldwell; six sons:
Harold, Roland, Leland, Bobby, John (Jr.) and Melvin, all of
Caldwell; four daughters, Sibyl Sevy of Melba, Leah
Cunningham, Boise, Gail Kester of Caldwell, and Coetta Kieth
of Oregon City, Ore.; one sister, Goldie Taylor of Anderson,
Calif.; 56 grandchildren, 122 great grandchildren, and 12
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brother, five sisters
and his parents. |