Raymond 'Thomas Tom' Bowser
March 21, 1941 ~ June 6, 2015
Raymond Thomas 'Tom' Bowser, 74, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m., with a reception to follow on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Tom was born March 21, 1941, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to parents Melvin and Bertha (Cahill) Bowser. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1959 to 1962, then attended Cerritos College in California. He married Susan Thornton on November 1, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada. After living in California, Tom moved to Cedar Rapids, his home for 14 years.
He enjoyed working in the yard and tinkering in his workshop. Tom worked in Manufacturing Management at American Brass and PMX. His time with family was most important to him, especially time with his grandsons, Jacob and Greyson.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Susan; daughter, Jenny Holmes (Mike) Becthold; and grandsons, Jacob Goedhart and Greyson Becthold.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Birdie Bowser.
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Watching Tom pull up at Susan’s work, and Susan Proudly saying “That’s my Meals-on-Wheels!”
Laughing and kidding around about what he brought her for Lunch that day. Nice Memories!
Tom often said we meet a lot of acquaintances in our life time but true friends are far and few between. Tom was my true friend and I will miss his smile and his attitude,,
God bless you Tom
Al
I met Tom in 1984 and was so impressed with his kindness, thoughtfulness and humor that I couldn’t wait to introduce him to my dear friend Susan. Well, needless to say, they were my greatest matchmaking success! Most certainly they both found their soulmate in each other.
I will forever enjoy remembering the many special times with my dear friends. Tom will be missed more than I can express in words.
I will love you for always, Mr. Bowser!