Loren, D. Bowser, 80, of Parker, PA, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at his home.
He was born June 5, 1944, in Huey, PA, the son of Walter J. “Boss” and Helen C. (Koch) Bowser.
Loren previously worked as a coal miner with Saxonburg Coal Mine before becoming a pastor with Dove Ministries of Sandy Lake. He had the gift of a prophet and loved sharing his sense of humor with others. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, horses, watching wrestling, gardening, and preaching the gospel. Loren was a handy man to have around. He was a "Born Again" Christian and a jack of all trades and will be missed by all who knew him.
His memory will be cherished by his son, Loren D. “Butch” Bowser, Jr., and wife, Michelle of Emlenton, PA; four daughters, April M. Gibson and husband, Marvin “Skip” of Knox, twins, Amy R. Charney and husband, David of Huey and Jamie K. Myers and husband, John “Bob” of Parker; and Kelly S. Young and husband, J.P. of Emlenton; nine grandchildren, Zach Williams, Corey Williams, Bailey Williams, Justin Charney, Josh Charney, Kolby Eaker, Emily Smith, Summer Fawn Young, and Colt Young; and great-grandchildren, Kason Patrick, Carter Charney, Jacob Charney, and Lyle Eaker.
Loren was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Marilyn L. (Custer) Bowser, whom he married on May 9, 1966, and who passed away on May 23, 2023; a grandson, William Kelly; brother, Dennis Bowser; infant brother, Walter O. Bowser; and two sisters, Ellen C. Guisewite and Caroline Eaker.
Friends and family will be received from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg.
Additional visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville, PA.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
To send an online condolence to Loren’s family or view a video tribute, please visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.
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