Dorothy Matush "Gran" Fowler

On January 8, 2014, Dorothy Matush Fowler transferred her membership from the First United Methodist Church of Temple to the eternal Church of Jesus Christ in Heaven above. Hallelujah! A friends and family visitation shall be held from 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday, January 12, at Scanio Harper Funeral Home, and a memorial service shall be held on Monday, January 13 at 10:00AM at the First United Methodist Church in Temple with Pastor Hubert Austin officiating, assisted by Pastor Don Moore and Pastor Gary DeSalvo. Her husband, Arthur "Butch" Fowler, her parents, a brother, Frank Matush Jr., and a sister, Marie Brook, preceded her in death. She is survived by her 3 children, Nancy Blair and husband Melvin of Lantana, Arthur B. "Artie" Fowler III of Irving, Guy H. Fowler and wife Cindy of Temple, 8 grandchildren - Wade Blair, Colin Blair, Shelli McBrayer, Art Fowler, Andy Fowler, Amy Fowler Clapp, Jason Fowler and Brook Fowler, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 brothers, William Matush of Temple, James Matush of Creede Colorado, and John Allen Matush of College Station. She was born April 9, 1920, in Temple, Texas to Frank J. and Janie B. Matush. Her formal education was through the Temple School District, and she graduated from the Hieronymus School of Business. Her working career included the Temple Chamber of Commerce from 1941 through 1943, and she worked in the family business, Matush Auto Supply, as the bookkeeper/secretary. She was past president of the Beta Sigma Phi, past president of the Vandiver PTO, a long time member of the First United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Dawson Sunday School Class. She met the love of her life, Butch Fowler, in September of 1942, and married in December of that same year. They had 59 years of blissful marriage until his passing in August of 2002. Dorothy, affectionately known as "Gran", had lots of responsibilities, but the job that was most important to her and that she did best, was being there for her family whenever, wherever, and for whatever was needed. She was our angel on earth. She never knew a stranger and was loved by all who truly knew her. She was known for her volunteerism in local rest homes where in her words, she "helped the little old people play bingo," most of whom were younger than she. She could cook a meal that would make a 5 star chef envious and cooked the best pecan pies on both sides of the Mississippi. Nothing pleased her more than a big family meal enjoyed by all her family. She did the right things for the right reasons and didn't expect anything in return. She was the glue that held a loving family together, a family, which will honor her by continuing to love, respect, and support each other in the days to come, until we all meet again in Glory. She had an incredibly strong faith and relationship with her Lord and Savior that set an example for all of us to follow. We love you Gran, and we will miss you, but we know you're dancing on the golden streets with Butch and Jesus. We will see you again! In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Scott & White Hospice, Ralph Wilson Youth Club, the Ronald McDonald House, or the charity of your choice.