Martha Bower

Martha Bower, 89, died July 17, 2017 at her home in Firestone Colorado surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Scottsbluff Nebraska, to Julia Siegwart and Phillip Kuhlman. On December 18, 1946, Martha married Jacob Bertram who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1967 Martha married Edward E. Bower who also preceded her in death.

For 35 years, Martha worked as a clerk and stockroom assistant for JC Penney in Scottsbluff and Casper Wyoming retiring in 1990 as an office supervisor.

Martha was the past president of the Casper VFW Auxiliary, Posts 9439 and 10677, and served as the Secretary Treasurer for Post 9439. Martha was also past President of the Moose and Eagles Lodge.

Martha is survived by her children Bob (Franki) Bertram, Steve and his companion Shorty the Schnauzer Bower, Becky Bower, (Kurt Dittburner, fiancée), Debby (Bob) Berry, Mark (Suzi) Bower, Brad (Lisa) Bower, Candyce (Eddy) Estave, along with 14 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. Martha was also preceded in death by two sons, Leroy and infant Mark Bertram as well as her three brothers, Dave, Alex and Ruben Kuhlman, and two sisters, Molly Meyer and Anna Arndt.

Martha had a special place in her heart for her Casper Friday Girl’s Lunch Bunch, and her Firestone Card Friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carbon Valley Help Center. P.O. Box 508 Firestone, CO 80520.

A celebration of Martha’s life and reception will be held at Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman St., Longmont, CO on August 5th at 4:00 pm.

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