Date Of Birth: August 1, 1954
Date Of Death: May 3, 2013
Michael D. Bowers, 58, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Beverly at his side on May 3, 2013. He was born on August 1, 1954 to Barbara and the late Dorman Bowers in Elkhart, Indiana.
Michael’s family ran the Bowers Country Boy Drive-In restaurants in Elkhart. He was a corporate trainer for The Prudential Insurance Co. for 25 years. Starting his career as an award-winning agent and sales manager, he held a CLU and LUTCF designation.
Michael is survived by his wife Beverly Bowers, four children: Benjamin (Michelle), Justin (Megan), Courtney, and Cameron, three step-children: Jeffrey (June) Everett, Jason (Sky) Everett, Jennifer (Peter) Sampson, 15 grandchildren, sister Cathy (Bill) Ford and two brothers Steve (Diana) Bowers and Tim (Gina) Bowers. Michael was active in the White River Christian Church. He loved to tell jokes and collect Beanie Babies.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the White River Christian Church, 1685 North 10th Street, Noblesville.
In lieu of flower, the family request donations in Michael’s name be made to the ALS Association Indiana Chapter at www.als.org or the White River Christian Church food pantry. Please visit his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com. Arrangements: Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory.
Yvonne MillerSell says
To the Bowers family, my heartfelt condolences to all of you. Michael was an awesome man, and I know he will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeremy Carner says
Micheal was one of the nicest and most respectful men I’ve ever met. He always greeted me with a smile. If everyone could be like him this world would be a better place. My heart goes out to the family… I know how much he is loved and will be missed.
Sue E Bowers Konopinski says
Love and hugs to all Mike left behind. He was an extraordinary man who left us too soon. I’m sure he is with Dorm looking down proudly on you all. Love you. Sue
Vic Bowers says
Mike was a kind, caring man so full of life and passion. He will be missed. RIP
Lori Cain says
Bev,
I was so sad to see Michael’s obit in the paper today. I am so sorry for your Loss of this sweet, one-of-kind, humorous soul. He make everyone he came in contact with smile…..that is a true gift. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pat and Janie McQuillan says
Michael was and will always be the most wonderful Spirit filled man that we ever have known. He always had a smile for everyone and cared about every ones life. It has been an honor to have known you.
Robin Caton Bowers Messick says
My heart is broken and full of grief. Michael was first love of my life and father of my children . He has passed on to be with our Lord and Savior . Michael D. fought a courageous battle with ALS and is now without pain . Our children, friends and myself remember the beautiful years we were blessed to see his perfect smile and be amazed at his incredible positive attitude as we listened to the mastered gift of his whistle ! His passion in life was to march to that different drummer and be himself and no other. We met when I was 15 and he was almost 17 .. we held hands as we ran the passage into adulthood and parenthood at a full steam. This incredible man held me close as we were blessed with each wonderful child and cried when we had to return into Gods loving arms the ones now in heaven there to great him. He always was the best father, best friend, hardest worker anyone will ever meet. He NEVER EVER saw the bad in anyone and never spoke it . This was a man I am proud to say I knew best ….. who lived and breathed the very BEST EXAMPLE of high principles, strength , love and devotion . One of his passions as a young man was to collect wheaty pennies…everyone , and I mean many, many people would bring him these wheaty pennies, as one would fall into that persons hand. So as a way to carry the memory of Michael D. with you please carry one and think of him .