Obituary of Donald L. Bower

Donald Louis Bower, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at Upstate New York Medical Hospital on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwin and Carlotta Westlake Bower; his in-laws, Robert and Katherine Crosby; and his beloved daughter, Jeanine Louise Bower.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years, Nancy Jean Bower; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Shannon Bower, of Atlanta, Ga.; his beautiful granddaughters, Helena Jeanine Bower and Cassandra Crosby Bower, both of Atlanta; one aunt, Jean Westlake, of Auburn; and several cousins.

Don was a longtime member of the Oswego 73 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Don loved being with people and always made time for them. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Farrell’s Funeral Service Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, in Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Road, Auburn. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of their choosing.