Richard S. "Dick" Bowers, 88, of Lancaster died on Tuesday July 1, 2008.

Born in Kinderhook, Pa he was the son of the late Elam H. and Carrie (Smith) Bowers.

He graduated from Lancaster Boys High School. Dick had served in the US Army during World War II and was of the Methodist faith.

He worked in the Accounting Department at Armstrong Cork Company before becoming the General Manager of Schwalm Watch Dial Company. Dick then became one of the three founders and Secretary-Treasurer of Electronic Test Equipment Mfg. Company.

Surviving are a son, John G., husband of Jenny (Englert), and a daughter, Beth A., wife of Edward D. Foulke, Jr., of Lancaster. He is survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his companion, Jane S. Schofield.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Barry" Bowers and by two brothers, Waldo H. Bowers and Robert E. Bowers.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family