Our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Emma Lou Hansen Jowers, passed away on March 23, 2022 at St. Mark's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Emma Lou was born on September 18, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Lincoln and Della (Sorensen) Hansen, being blessed with wonderful parents and a happy childhood with loving siblings (Mac and Beth Ann).
Emma Lou felt blessed with pioneer ancestors who had great faith and courage and made it possible for her to be born in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was central to her life. She shared her pioneer ancestor stories with her children and grandchildren. Emma Lou joyfully served as called in the auxiliaries of the Church. She also served multiple times as Ward Relief Society President and in Stake Relief Society presidencies.
Emma Lou graduated from Utah State University where she enjoyed many activities and served as president of Chi Omega. She enjoyed working in Washington, D.C. for four years, one year with the Marriott Corporation and three years as secretary to Congressman Henry Aldous Dixon, who had also been her university president. While there, Emma Lou served a stake mission in Washington and Virginia. Her love and stories of our nation's capital have influenced many of her children and grandchildren in their educational pursuits and vocations.
Emma Lou married Frank Garrett Jowers on December 19.1963, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they had a wonderful life together. Frank did so much for her and their family members. Emma Lou enjoyed traveling, first with her parents, and then
with Frank and their children and grandchildren. Emma Lou and Frank had many special trips together. She visited 50 countries around the world, and all 50 states in the United States, a country she loved.
She also leaves behind a wonderful and empowering legacy of great faith in Christ, serving not only in her callings, but offering Christlike service to people around her. She genuinely loved and was interested in everyone she met. She loved being a mother
and was completely devoted to her family. She was constantly writing down notes about what every child, grandchild and great-grandchild was doing and where they were living. Even in her final hours, she was focused on celebrating upcoming birthdays and events of the people she loved so much.
Emma Lou's greatest love was for her husband and family. Emma Lou is survived by her husband, Frank, and their children: Kristine, Kirk (Kristen), and Kevin (Angie); their
grandchildren: Holly, Cody (Heather), Misty (Christian), Kaitie (Ben), Luke (Ellen), Jackson, Lucy, Emma, Maya, Aaron, Isaac, Hyrum, and Anya; and their great-grandchildren: Kim, Kami, Jordan, Carter, and Claire.
Emma Lou is preceded in death by their dear daughter, Karyn (with whom she is finally reunited), and her parents and siblings. Emma Lou was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3510 South 3640 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. There will be a viewing on Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT and from 10:00 to 10:45 am on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
The recorded Zoom can be viewed by clicking on the "Watch Services" button above.
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Emma Lou was the nicest most loving person on the planet. Down to earth and wise as can be.
Grateful to have known her and be her friend. Nobody sit in her and Frank's seat on the back row by the door in the chapel.
We loved and adored Emma Lou! She embraced us immediately when we moved into the neighborhood. We will forever be grateful for the love she extended to us and her friendship along with her family.
Much love,
Kent and Ann and family.
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of aunt Emma Lou. Family get togethers, birthday parties etc. She was always very nice and kind.
A very nice person. We are grateful for the opportunity to know her and associate with her. We send our condolences to the family.
I was so sorry to hear about Emma Lou. Our family loved the Jowers family.
Our boys played ward basketball together.
The Jowers were wonderful neighbors and friends. She will be missed! I'll always remember her cheering on her boys at all the games. She was their biggest fan!
Mayrene (and Romney) Stewart and Family.
I met Emma Lou on her walks. She was always so friendly, full of life and in a hurry. I has missed seeing her. I know she is blessed and with her family and her father in heaven. I'm sure she is missed by all who knew her. My condolences to Frank and to her family and friends.
Marilyn Shearer
Dear Frank and family, I am so saddened to read of the passing of your sweet Emma Lou. I know how much she will be missed and how hard it is to lose your mate and continue on with life having the void her going leaves in your hearts. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with her loss. I am spending this spring in St George so was unable to attend the services but am sure it was beautiful, May the Lord bless you all as you make your adjustments in this life without her. So wonderful to know there will be a great reunion in the future.
I love you Mom! I miss you so much. You were truly the BEST of the BEST, a true Angel on earth. Thank you for always loving me unconditionally, and always being there for me. You gave me an amazing life.
We send our deep felt sympathies to you Frank, our long time friend. You and Emma Lou were very special to us over the years. We miss those days of association with you and Emma Lou. Art often spoke well of you and as you know Emma Lou and I (Nelda) went back to the Washington DC days . We hope the best for you at this time of lost. We also send our condolences to Kristine, Kirk and Kevin and their families. May the Lord comfort and bless you and your family.