Our precious loved one, 87, peacefully returned to our Heavenly Father, September 21, 1997. He is now spending time with his loving parents, Alfred and Ethel Marsh Bowers, sister, Gladis Bell and many friends including his golfing buddy,Matt Jordason.
Rex came into this world as an angel on April 27, 1910 in Roy, Utah. Since then, he has continued to same way each and everyday. He loved to dance, which is how he found touch many lives in that the love of his life, Lynette Hales. They were married on June 15, 1935. She always came first in his thoughts and we know he is now preparing the way to enable her to re-unite with him someday and dance as they did when they met. He served as a dependable employee for Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 37 years, retiring August 1, 1974.Survived by his wife of 62 years, Lynette. Son, Dennis Rex Bowers, one of his best friends, who has many wonderful memories of fishing, golfing, and watching sports together. He appreciated a loving father and friend relationship.
Dennis' wife, Betty Joye, treated and loved Rex as a Father also. Daughter, Judy Hansen, always knew her Daddy was there for her. She will miss the wonderful patient advise, laughter and love that they shared together. Her husband, Jerry, will miss reading the paper and having coffee with him each morning. He will always be alive in the hearts of his grandchildren, Joye Bowers Downey, Fred Downey, Jamie Hansen Barkdull and husband Barry, JaNae Hansen Frederiksen and husband Dave, Dina J. Bowers Munoz and husband, Antonio, Jolene Hansen DeHerrera and husband Jason.
He treated every child like his own. There are 11 great-grandchildren that will be taught to live his legacy. They are Brittney, Christopher, Jacob, JaTem, Erika, Skyler, Cody, Brandon, Chandler, Antonio, and Eastin. His two Brothers, Harold and wife Laverne, John and wife Florence Bowers, will also miss his love and friendship dearly.
At this time, we bid farewell to a honest, forgiving, powerful man who gave 87 years of love and light to this earth. We are grateful to have had him touch our lives. A part of our heart is aching to have him back to hold but the other part is celebrating the blessings that he is now giving others in Heaven. Special thanks to Ann McClaine and Joyce Harris of Community Nursing Services for their loving friendship.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary Chapel, 10600 South 1700 East, Sandy, where friends may call Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Wed. one hour prior to the service. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
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