Birth date: Feb 18, 1937 Death date: Feb 14, 2016
Shirley Anne Bower, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Ottawa, Illinois passed away at Hope Hospice HealthPark of Fort Myers, Sunday, February 14, 2016. She was 78. She was born February 18, 1937 in Ottawa, Illinois to the lat Read Obituary
For Jackie, Brian and family,Julie, Ed and I were saddened to learn of your mother's death. Your mother and dad were two of the finest people people we have ever met. Please give our condolences to your brothers and sisters whom we remember well. Julie is in her 29th year of teaching LA at Parkside Jr. High School in Normal. She and I were thinking of you, Jackie, when you and Julie were good friends in Ottawa.Our son, Bill, lives in Elmhurst, IL with his wife, Caroline, an OB/GYN and theirtwo sons, Eddie (freshman at York High School and Tommy, a 7th grade in ChurchvileJr. High School.I taught classroom music choirs in the Ottawa school from 1960 – 1994. I have been retired about 22 years and I still remember so many of my wonderful, teaching experiences K-8 in the Ottawa schools.I had a wonderful educational and professional piano/Vocal/Organ career throughout the Ottawa area.Jackie, I have fond memories of you and Brian. It was a pleasure to know your beautiful family. God bless each of you. Jackie, are you still a State Trooper ….in TX?Fondly,Mary and Ed Ryan Julie1501 Illinois AvenueOttawa, IL [email protected]
My beautiful sisters, Mickie and Pam, and my wonderful brothers, Billy and Brian shared together watching the largest parade ever in Fort Myers on February 21st, 2015 night. We did it together in honor of our loving mother. My father and mother brought us together forever. We love you mom and thank you for all our memories we treasure growing up and being together. We will miss you and think of you every day. Your loving daughter, Jacqueline "always and forever" – the Bower Family
My condolences and prayers. i have fond memories of Shirley when we were both in Ottawal Peace and healing be with you all as you deal with such a great loss.Bill Schumacher,Chicago
Lit a candle in memory of Shirley Anne Bower
