Official Obituary of
Chester William "Chet" Bowser, Sr.
December 31, 1941 ~ November 17, 2019 (age 77) 77 Years Old
Chester Bowser, Sr. Obituary
Chester William “Chet” Bowser, Sr., age 77, of Hilliards passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, surrounded by his family following a short battle with mesothelioma.
Chet was born December 31, 1941 in Bruin to the late George G. Bowser and the late Hazel Ridley Bowser. He retired from Indespec Chemical in 2004 after twenty eight years. Then he and his wife owned and operated a blueberry patch in Hilliards. Chet was a long-time member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed spending time with people, especially in the ministry work.
Chet is survived by his wife, Barbara(Skelton)Bowser, whom he married July 2, 1963; three sons, Chester “Chad”(Wendy)Bowser, Jr. of Bruin, Carl(Janet)Bowser of Hilliards and Christopher(Dottie)Bowser of Hilliards and eight grandchildren. One sister, S. Jeanette(Jim) Baucom of Parker; three brothers G. Williard(Betty)Bowser of Parker, Roy(Beverly)Bowser of KY and Richard(Sharon)Bowser of Bruin, and Steve Hannah of Hilliards, a neighbor and good friend, who thought of Chet as his “Dad” also survive.
Chet was preceded in death by one sister, Dixie Bowser.
Chet’s family will welcome friends from 1:30 until his memorial service at 3:00 P.M, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 157 Unionville Rd., Butler, PA 16001. James Goldinger, a family friend, will be officiating. A gathering of remembrance will follow at the North Washington Social Hall, 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. Route 38, Petrolia PA 16050.
Burial will be private.
Chet was born December 31, 1941 in Bruin to the late George G. Bowser and the late Hazel Ridley Bowser. He retired from Indespec Chemical in 2004 after twenty eight years. Then he and his wife owned and operated a blueberry patch in Hilliards. Chet was a long-time member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed spending time with people, especially in the ministry work.
Chet is survived by his wife, Barbara(Skelton)Bowser, whom he married July 2, 1963; three sons, Chester “Chad”(Wendy)Bowser, Jr. of Bruin, Carl(Janet)Bowser of Hilliards and Christopher(Dottie)Bowser of Hilliards and eight grandchildren. One sister, S. Jeanette(Jim) Baucom of Parker; three brothers G. Williard(Betty)Bowser of Parker, Roy(Beverly)Bowser of KY and Richard(Sharon)Bowser of Bruin, and Steve Hannah of Hilliards, a neighbor and good friend, who thought of Chet as his “Dad” also survive.
Chet was preceded in death by one sister, Dixie Bowser.
Chet’s family will welcome friends from 1:30 until his memorial service at 3:00 P.M, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 157 Unionville Rd., Butler, PA 16001. James Goldinger, a family friend, will be officiating. A gathering of remembrance will follow at the North Washington Social Hall, 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. Route 38, Petrolia PA 16050.
Burial will be private.
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