Obituaries
Richard S. “Dick” Bowers, 88
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
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We were sorry for your loss. We knew Dick for over 40 years. He was our next door neighbor when we first moved to Lancaster. He was a kind and good friend for many years. My family and I went to several dinners and social events with Dick and his family over the many years. In particular, we always enjoyed hearing his travel stories and seeing his pictures. We also enjoyed his wit and great sense of humor. Dick will be surely missed by all of us. We feel privileged to have known him and his family. May his memory be eternal.
With Sympathy,
Martha M. Stavrinou, Christina and Harold Kite, Melanie and Joseph Gargano, Maroulla M. Gleaton
