Mary K. Bowser
January 19, 1935 ~ October 10, 2014
Mary K. Bowser, 79, of Cedar Rapids passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 10, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Survivors include her children, Cyndie (Bob) Nelson, Dan Novak, and Lori (Rupert) Novak-Ellis; step children, Shelly Hoyt and Scott (Cindy) Bowser; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary was born January 19, 1935, in Iowa City, the daughter of Kenneth Busch and Kathryn Post. She married John Novak in 1952, later divorcing. On April 17, 1971, she married Billy Ray Bowser. He died in 2010. Mary will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; stepchildren, Brad and Connie; and a grandson, Jacob Novak.
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Cyndie,Lori,Dan and families,
Your Dear Mom held a special place in our hearts. She was a bright ,witty,wonderful lady ! Truly one of a kind. I feel blessed that we had her in the “Bowser family ” She will always be wiith you.
Cyndie, Katie, Sarah and family, I was blessed to have the chance to meet your wonderful Mother and Mammah. She was a classy lady as well as a spit fire with a wonderful spirit. She not only welcomed my son but my Granddaughter as well into the family and made them part of her own. I only regret not having the chance to get to know her better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cyndie, Katie, Sara and family,
We have been thinking of you a lot this past weekend and remembering the funny stories you shared of your Mammah. I only had the chance to meet her a couple times but I can see why she kept everyone laughing. Because of her Andy and Sara will always be the Beerbasket’s! You are all in our thoughts and prayers and our hearts are with you.
Kelly and Nathan Kidd
TO CINDY,LORI & DAN,STEPKIDS &GRANDKIDS. ‘GRANDMA MARY’ WAS SUCH A JOY FOR ME & MY FAMILY. MANY SHARED RECEPIES & MEALS TOGEATHER! GOING SHOPPING, GOING GAMBLING &PLAYING MANY GAMES OF CARDS ON HER BEAUTIFUL DiNEING ROOM TABLE! WHEN I WAS SICK SHE MADE TREATS & DINNER FOR MY FAMILY & VISVERSA. WE HAD SUCH A FUN 22 YEARS DOING THINGS ACTING LIKE WE WERE 25 YEARS OLD. I USE TO TA KE HER OUT TO DIFFERENT PLACES TO EAT! LOVED TO GET LO ST, SHE WOULD HATE THAT AND MAKE ME LAUGH. WE ALWAYS GOT HOME SAFELY.MISSED HER SO MUCH WHEN SHE LEFT B AVE! WIIL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR FRIENDSHIP AND HER LIKE BEING A 2nd MOM & SO MANY MEMORIES , GAMBLING ON HORSES IN THE GARAGE. ALL THE CARD GAMES!!LOVE YOU MOTHER MARY & CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN iN HEVEN♡♥ LOVE LEE&SUE SCHNEIDERMANN& FAMILY♡♥
To Cyndie and family…My deepest sympathies to you and your family…Your Mom was always so good to me when I was a teen-ager! She was youthful and very kind. The best to you all and take care…My prayers are with you…. Mary Imsland Richeson
Family of Mary,
We wish we had the right words to ease your feelings of loss and sadness. Mary was such a fun delightful person to be with. We have many camping and party memories. We shared so many laughs. We will miss her smiling face and laughter. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. She is dancing and playing cards in heaven with a lot of “The Camping Gang”, that is for sure.
Love,
Denny and Lana Cobb
I was very sorry to see Mrs. Bowser’s notice in the paper. Always a friendly smile and wave when we saw one another. I was fortunate enough to run into her at the store a few times. She is sure to be missed. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Mom I miss us !!