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Visitation
Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake CityMonday Jun 24, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Donald Lee Bowler, 90, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Don was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 21, 1934, a son to Samuel Cutler Bowler and Erma Jeppson Bowler Stafford. Don grew up in Salt Lake City and married his childhood sweetheart, Meriam Arlene Henrichsen Bowler on May 8, 1953. They were married for over 70 years. Don worked at the Newspaper Agency beginning as a paper delivery boy and ended as a pressman for over 40 years. He was drafted as a medic and served two years in the Army during the Korean War. Don was involved in little league football with his sons. He and his family enjoyed spending time camping and hunting. Don and Meriam enjoyed bowling together. After Don’s retirement they spent many years as snowbirds in Puerto Peñnasco, Mexico.
Don is survived by his wife, Meriam and their sons, Gary (Sue), Mark (Annette) and Curtis (Anita), 6 grandchildren, Jennifer (Joey), Jessica (Dan), Ryan (Camille), Kyle (Mia), Amber (Alessandro), Tristan (Daniel) and 11 great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Haley, Sophie, Charlotte, John, Emily, Abby, Andrew, Luke, Willow and Easton. Also survived by half siblings Bruce (Merri Ann), Brad (Maralee), Brent (Jennifer) and Laurie Hartley. Preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Samuel, Gwen, and Jack.
There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State Street, Provo, UT. For those unable to attend, the graveside services will be streamed via Zoom. Please click on the "Watch Services" link above.
Guestbook/Condolences
What a precious opportunity I had spending time with your family. I will always cherish your family
Don will be missed. He was one of the first neighbors we met when we moved in the ‘hood 34 years ago. We always appreciated how he kept his eye on the entire neighborhood and looked out for us all. We also especially appreciated his installing the mailbox and newspaper stand for all of us when the old one fell apart. He simply did it because it needed to be done.
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Don. I have great memories of going to your parent's house as a child. I recently lost my husband Frank, so it is sad losing someone you love so much. I have had two strokes, so don't drive great distances by myself. Hugs from Aurora. - Kathy
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, he was a great father to have raised such loyal and great sons! May he rest in peace in heaven.