Marlys Bowers

BOWERS, MARLYS A.Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. She is survived by her four sons, Richard K. (Gerri) Bowers of Suffolk, VA, Donald A. (Nancy) Bowers of St Helena, SC, John C (Marcie) Bowers and David H. (Anne) Bowers of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Steve (Paula) Bowers, Brian (Amanda) Bowers, Keith (Jessica) Bowers, Amanda (Andrew) Chavez, Katy (Brent) Tipton and Elizabeth (Kurt) Steplowski; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, C. Keith Bowers; parents, Herman Bunda and Sophia Wilhelmina Louisa Henningsen; sisters, Dorothy (Earnest) Brandhorst and Velma Stevenson. Marlys was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she also served in the choir and a ladies trio, was a Master Gardener and was a previous member of Organic Growers Association. She was an original founder of the Dike, Iowa Public Library. Cremation has taken place and private Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave NE. Please visit our online guest book for Marlys at Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500