James Bowers Obituary

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James Clarence Bowers

James Clarence Bowers, age 90, of Colorado Springs, Colorado died in his home Sunday January 7, 2017.
Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio November 1, 1927, to the late Clarence James Bowers and Lenora Bowers. He spent his childhood in Cleveland, where he often went sailing on Lake Erie with his family. Jim graduated high school from The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania where he played football and baseball. Following high school, Jim joined the military where he played in the military band.
It was in 1947 that Jim moved to Colorado to attend Colorado College and fell in love with the state that would be his home for the next 70 years. While at Colorado College, Jim became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated from Colorado College in 1951 with a BA in Business and began a career in the insurance industry, eventually starting his own business. Jim later purchased a ranch north of Colorado Springs in Douglas County where he grew ornamental trees.
Jim was active in the JC's Chuck Wagon Dinner as well as other civic service organizations. He loved music and sharing his great baritone voice especially at the Golden Bee. He performed in many of the local productions and was the president of the local chapter of the local Barbershop Society (SPEBSOSA) as well as a member of a local competitive and comedy barbershop quartet. They performed in a 4 state area for over 14 years.
Jim enjoyed many of Colorado's outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking fourteeners, running, and biking. He was also an avid golfer and was a regular at Patty Jewett Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Judith Bowers; daughters Dara Bowers, Kirsten Gould, and Amy Cravens; grandchildren Elizabeth, Madeleine, Harper, and Kate; great grandson Wyatt; nephews and nieces Robert Bowers, John Bowers, Susan Reese, Jim Russick, and Bud Russick and two special girls, Elise and Lilyen.