Mariam Elizabeth Bowers, 97 of North Bloomfield passed away into the arms of the Lord at home on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4pm. She was born in Greene, Ohio on April 16, 1912, the daughter of Brant and Maude (Smith) Dial. A lifetime area resident, Mariam was a homemaker and a member of the Shekinah Church in Bristolville. She enjoyed quilting, playing the piano, baking pies, and loved all children especially her grandchildren. She married her husband, Gerald M. on September 1, 1932; he preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. Together they shared 71 years of marriage. Mariam is survived by her children; Willard (Jac) Bowers of Yardley, Pa, Elizabeth Cathey of Bedford, Texas, Geri (Fred) Chee of Denver, Co, Kay Curtis of Virginia, Joel Bowers, Ilene Bowers, Debbie Bowers, and Robbin Bowers all of Bristolville and Bruce (Sandy) Bowers of Champion; 19 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren; and one sister Winifred Bowers of Bristolville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald, a daughter Judy Bowers and six siblings. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday evening November 4, 2009 at 7pm at Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel, Cortland. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A committal service will be held on Thursday November 5, 2009 at Sager Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Bristolville at 10:30am. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Sager Memorial
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