He was born on July 28, 1934 in Keene, NH, son of the late Eva (Jefts) and Leo Bowker. Upon graduation from Keene High School, he served in the United States Army for three years and received an honorable discharge.
On May 3, 1958 he married the love of his life, Sheila Marrotte.
After returning home from the service, Richard worked part-time at Elliot Community Hospital in Keene. He transitioned to a position with the United States Postal Service where he was employed and retired after a 30-year career.
Richard liked to stay active and took many walks. He played basketball and participated as a member in the Over the Hill softball team. He enjoyed watching baseball and was always routing for his favorite team, the Red Sox.
Richard will be dearly missed by his wife of nearly 63 years: Sheila Bowker of Winchester, NH; children: Anna Candelario and her husband George of New Britain, CT, Sharon Bowker and her companion Tom Norton of Harwinton, CT, and John Bowker and his wife Christine of Westmoreland, NH; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother: Douglas Bowker and his wife Phyllis of Athol, MA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Private services and burial with military honors will take place at Monadnock View Cemetery in Keene, NH.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Richard L. Bowker’s name, may do so to the Kingsbury Pavilion Cancer Center, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 (www.CheshireHealthFoundation.org).
