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Dorothy Bower Obituary

Dorothy went to meet our Lord on July 17. She was born in Iowa City, IA to John and Dorothy Meyers. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 newborn siblings, her husband, Donald and grandson, Steven. Dorothy was a registered nurse and a member of the WW II Cadet Nurse Corps. She met and married Donald G. Bower while working at the VA Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Their family moved to Security in 1963. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Carson, CO in 1983. In her retirement years she worked part-time for the City of Colorado Springs, Planning Department. Dorothy was a member of the Civil Service Union, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and St. Dominic Catholic Church. She was an avid Bronco and Avalanche fan and enjoyed CC hockey. Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters Cathy(Lewis) King and Donna(David) Suloff and 2 sons John(Sandra) Bower and David(Sharon) Bower, 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, July 30 at 10am. with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 9:30am. Dorothy will be interred next to her husband at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers send donations to: St. Dominic Building Fund or Parkinson's Research.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 22 to Jul. 28, 2011.

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Christine Johnson

February 6, 2012

My Grandma - one who will always hold a special place in my heart, filled with numerous memories of a loving, generous soul who did everything to maintain peace within. She is my source for continuing on her legacy as a peacemaker, an avid reader, and a saavy shopper! It is with great pleasure to know that she is in heaven continuing God's work, awaiting our arrival with a big hug! I love you, Grandma~

December 13, 2011

Dorothy was a wonderful sister-in-law and we loved her dearly. Know that God must have felt that He needed her for a special assignment. Know, too, that she is now a beautiful Angel, helping God watch over us and guide us in our everyday lives. Galen & Bonnie Bower, Toledo, IA

December 13, 2011

Dorothy was a wonderful sister-in-law and we loved her dearly. Know that God must have felt that He needed her for a special assignment. Know, too, that she is now a beautiful Angel, helping God watch over us and guide us in our everyday lives. Galen & Bonnie Bower, Toledo, IA

A Grima

July 30, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything you need.

shirley bull

July 29, 2011

To the Bower familt and Jessica. Please accept my condolences on your loss.I know saying she is in a better place doesn't help when you are mourning. She lived a full and fruitful life. Try remembering the good days and times.God bless all of you.

Carrie Lopez

July 26, 2011

Grandma was a Strong soul! Every time I hear the golden girls theme song I think of her. Stopping by after school and watching her fav. show with her. You are dearly missed "GeeGee" !
Love, Carrie, Luis, Antonio,Emily, Michael , and Kaitlyn

Donna Suloff

July 25, 2011

Sure will miss Mom. We were everything to her. She loved her family. She wanted us to find our own relationship with God without judging our choices. I know she prayed for us and loved us as God loves us, unconditional. May she rest in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.Love always,daughter Donna

Gwen Kittel

July 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Find strength in each other and remember the good times you shared.
All our love,
Bruce, Gwen, Michael and Christen, Pam, Jason and family

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