Louise Bowie Gerow, 100, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born in Grove City, she was the daughter of Raymond R. and Josephine (Thompson) Bowie. She was also the loving wife of G. Howell Gerow for over 50 years.

Louise received two master's degrees, one at Wheaton college in 1946 and another at the University of Pennsylvania in 1982. She served as a missionary in Brazil and then was a professor at the Bucks County Community College for 15 years. She loved nature, dogs, Maine, and learning new things. Her missionary work was incredibly important to her – she took great pride in being able to serve her Lord and teach his word to children at Sunday School. She found Jesus on July 18, 1939, and her faith never wavered since then.

Louise is survived by her 3 children: Charles R. Gerow, Richard L. Gerow, and Barbara Kindon; 7 grandchildren: Briann Seidler (Joe), Michael Colson, Kaitlyn Colson, Joseph Kindon (Jessica), Eric Gerow, AJ Gerow, and Stephanie Gerow; 4 great-grandchildren: Kylee, Joey, Harper, Chase, and Alethia Louise due in April; sisters Ann Bobo and Debbie Resing (Chris); and her best friend Virginia "Ginny". She was preceded in death by her brothers Richard and Larry.

Friends and family will be welcomed on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 10-11AM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A memorial service will follow at 11AM. Interment will be held at a later date at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Louise's name to Samaritan's Purse , or to the Calvary Chapel Central Bucks Building Fund at 150 E. Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914.