Evelyn Hart Bowers was born on March 2, 1940. She passed away on January 20, 2022. She is survived by her husband – Larry Michael Bowers; daughters – Tamela Bowers-Rader and Belinda Bowers-Ross; Son in law, Craig Ross; grandsons - Mathew Rader and Michael Fields; granddaughter - Phylicia Cruz; great grandchildren – Konner Mathew Parker-Fields, Skyler Morgan Fields, Remington Jo Fields; Brothers – John Hart (Betty), Ralph Hart (Joyce); Sister in Law – Gladys Hart; and many nieces, nephews within the Hart & Bowers family not listed here. She was preceded in death by his son in law, Timothy Rader.
Evelyn grew up a farm girl with 6 brothers, a strong sense of women’s rights, because her mother came from a single parent household. She managed to secure a loan from the church to move to the big city in Des Moines, Iowa to attended college. She was one of the first major keypunch computer technology companies. She loved her family, friends, and church. And enjoyed a few hobbies such as math/ painting and eating out.
She met Larry while working part time at a cafeteria where she and a girlfriend double dated. By the end of the evening, she and Larry ditched the other two and dated each other. In a few weeks Larry went off to Basic Training in the Army at Fort Carson Colorado and she planned a wedding for them! She was adamant she didn’t want to be a farmer’s wife, so she traveled the world With Larry in the Military! This June 19th, 2022, they will be married 62 Years!
They traveled the world together, and lived an many different places, to include Germany, Iran, And The middle East. Larry served in Vietnam & with that came a great commitment from Evelyn to help where is needed and help raise the kids, and to be the support for when he was away! Larry and Evelyn made an amazing team and did an outstanding job raising this family.
Places they visited were, Hawaii/ England/ France/ Iran, and many other places they traveled on cruises, and throughout the military! At one point in time when they retired and were traveling, we wondered if they were going to come back!
But no matter what the outcome they were always on the move! Building an amazing life and leaving an amazing legacy for their family! We will never forget your love Evelyn and commitment to us and to your family, friends, & God! We love, miss, and will always cherish you!
A celebration of life for Evelyn will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 S Us Highway 85-87, Fountain, Colorado 80817.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Dove-Witt.com for the Bowers family.
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