Richard was one of ours.  I don't think he graduated with us, but was a friend from Farrer Jr High and at least our Sophomore year.   Wayne S. Clarke

 

The attached obit for Richard Bowers was in this morning's SL Tribune.  I don't know whether you have kept in contact with Richard, I haven't, but I thought you would be interested.  Didn't he own all of Elvis' records?

 

Richard L Bowers 1941 ~ 2010 MAGNA- Richard L Bowers, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend peacefully returned home to his Father in Heaven on March 16, 2010.He was born in Mountain View, Wyoming on September 11, 1941 to Wreno and Eva Lewis Bowers, where he grew up with one brother and three loving sisters, and had a great childhood. Richard was the youngest of his siblings and the most rambunctious of the bunch. His teenage years were spent in Provo, Utah where he had many friends. On December 16, 1961 he married the love of his life, Linda Ogilvie. Over the next 30 years their life together was full of so much joy, especially with family vacations. On their 30th anniversary they were sealed in the Provo LDS Temple. He was such a family man, and was the life of the party. He had the greatest sense of humor and knew how to make even the toughest person laugh. He was a joy to everyone and such a ray of light. Everyone who knew him will have very special memories of him that will last a lifetime. We all love you very much and we will miss your smiling face and your instantaneous jokes. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Richard (Camille) Bowers; daughters, Tracy (Brett) Hubbard, Tina (Todd) Banks, Tiffany (Lynn) Thomas, Tammy Stewart; grandkids, Michael (Whitney), Dianna, Tara, Josh, Seth, Leah, Sierra, Jerykka, Tya, Bree, Tyler, Travis, Teisha, Kyna (Trent), and Alisa (Rocco); 15 great grandkids; sister, Norma (Don) Wright; and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Howard Bowers; and sisters, Lois Sproul and Nada Bailie. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Elk Run Chapel, 3610 S. 8400 W. Friends and family may call Friday 6-8 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S., and Saturday 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com 

 

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on March 18, 2010