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James C. Bowser
James C. Bowser, 72, of Butler, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 7, 1931, in Butler, he was the son of Earl J. and Doris Gray Bowser.
He had retired from the United Telephone Co. after 40 years. He had also worked for Kelly Chevrolet for a number of years.
Mr. Bowser served in the Army during the Korean War.
A member of the Christ Community United Methodist Church, he was a past president of International Management Club and had been on the board of directors for Butler County Junior Miss.
He enjoyed golfing.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly Stoner Bowser, whom he married on Feb. 16, 1963; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Shelly) Crockett of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Troy (Marnie) Burkett of Cranberry Township; a brother, William E. Bowser of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and four grandchildren.
Two sisters preceded him in death.
BOWSER - Friends of James C. Bowser, who died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, will be received from noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Community United Methodist Church with the Rev. Oden Warman officiating, assisted by the Rev. Kathy Mikesell. Interment will be in Butler County Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001.
Information is also available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Dec. 7, 2003.

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Joan McKissick Freitag

December 25, 2003

Family of Jim Bowser. I was a classmate of Jim's. BHS l949, I just chatted with Jim at local McDonald's. You and your family have my sincerist sympathy. Jim and I weren't good friends but acquaintances but he was always a friendly face and had a ready smile in high school. Sincerely, Joan McKissick Freitag.

Gary L> Myers

December 18, 2003

Bev,

Sorry I am so late with my condolences.. Betts told me about your loss, I am sooo sorry to hear.. Please accept my sincerest sympathy, and know that your friends are here for you and the girls..You have my e-mail if you need anything please dont hesitate to ask..

A friend

Gary

Dean Byers

December 17, 2003

Dear Bev and Girls,



I am sorry to hear about Jim. I know how much he meant to Erma and Lyle. I'm sorry I didn't get into the funeral home. I know what you are going through. It is very lonely. Just take one day at a time. Please accept my sympathy.



Sincerely,

Dean Byers

Pat Kovacik Bush1

December 13, 2003

Dear Bev, I go on line occasionally to read the Butler Eagle and was so sorry to hear of Jim's death. We have been in Arizona for 40+ years now, but whenever I think of Butler and Peoples Telephone, I cannot help but think of you and Jim. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Pat Kovacik Bush, Phoenix, AZ

DEBBIE MADDEN

December 9, 2003

BEV AND GIRLS MAY GOD'S PEACE BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. WISHING YOU LOVE DEBBIE MADDEN

Beth (Fugini) Kyler

December 8, 2003

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God's love guide and comfort you.

Joan Thompson

December 8, 2003

Beverly and all the Stoner family,

Bill Bowser and all the Bowser family,



We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Our prayers are with you all in such a sorrowful time. May God bless you and keep you in the palms of His hands. Our love to you. Bob and Joan (Skal) Thompson

Grace A Burkett

December 8, 2003

My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.

Grace A

December 8, 2003

The Bowser Family - You will be in my thoughts during your time of sorrow. I did not find out until today, sorry I missed the services.

Ron Goehring

December 8, 2003

My thoughts and prayers to the family. I have such good memories of you all at Penn-Valley so long ago.

Ron Goehring

Karen Halstead

December 6, 2003

Dear Bev,

You have my deepest sympathy upon the passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen

Michael Cannon

December 6, 2003

My condolences to Jim's family. He was a good man and he'll be missed.

Marianne heider Rockhill

December 6, 2003

Bev, You have my deepest sympathy. Jim was a wonderful person and I know you will miss him. My memories of him go back to the telephone company and the first time he saw you. He fell head over hills in love with you. You have had a beautiful life together and just know that he touched so many lives. God Bless You and your children.

Erin Fugini

December 6, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Marnie, you were there for Marcy when we lost our father, and now we want to be there for you and all of your family. God Bless.

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