BOWER, Floyd Amil 1892 - 1974

BOWER, FIXMER, ANDERSON, ALLENDER, STEELE, ROLAND

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:29

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, November 4, 1974
Page 10, Column 5

F. BOWER Rites Set

Floyd A. BOWER, 82, longtime Fairfield resident, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday at the Parkview Care Center. He had been seriously ill the past two weeks and in failing health the past two years.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Weston Behner Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Bergfalk in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Floyd A. BOWER was born May 24, 1892, in Keokuk County, the son of August and Louise FIXMER BOWER. He was married Feb. 25, 1914, to Eva M. ANDERSON.

A retired farmer, he had lived in the Fairfield Community for over 53 years. The family home is at 305 E. Kirkwood. BOWER was a member of the Eagles Lodge (sic - Aerie/Club).

In addition to his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Kathryn ALLENDER, Fairfield; Charlotte STEELE, Bloomfield; and Mrs. Henry ROLAND, Washington; one son, Lester BOWER, New Glarus, Wis.; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Walter, Keota, and Clarence, Sigourney. He was preceded in death by one son and one brother.

A memorial to the Cancer Fund has been established.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, November 12, 1974
Page 11, Column 3

CARD OF THANKS

We, the family of Floyd A. BOWER, wish to express our sincere appreciation to friends, family, and neighbors who remembered us at the time of the death of our loved one, with cards, flowers, and other kindness; also the Parkview Care Center, Dr. McClurg, and Rev. Lynn Bergfalk.

Mrs. Floyd (Eva) BOWER
Kathryn ALLENDER
Lester BOWER
Charlotte STEELE
Mrs. Henry (Frances) ROLAND

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.043. Wife Eva died in 1976 and is buried with him.