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Roy T. Bower

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Birth	:	2 Oct 1926 Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 May 2007 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Stephenville, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	48.5721563, -58.5370566
Description	:	Son of Harold & Susie (Pinson) Bower. He attended District #11 School and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1944. Roy served in the U.S. Army during WWII from March 1945 - May 1946. On October 16, 1947 he was united in marriage to Velma L. Hashberger in Platte Center. Roy farmed in the Monroe and Platte Center area and worked as a hired hand for Billy Hill and Mervin Loseke. He was a rural mail carrier out of Monroe and Genoa for 30 years. Roy was a member of the American Legion in Platte Center and Monroe for 59... Read More	Son of Harold & Susie (Pinson) Bower. He attended District #11 School and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1944. Roy served in the U.S. Army during WWII from March 1945 - May 1946. On October 16, 1947 he was united in marriage to Velma L. Hashberger in Platte Center. Roy farmed in the Monroe and Platte Center area and worked as a hired hand for Billy Hill and Mervin Loseke. He was a rural mail carrier out of Monroe and Genoa for 30 years. Roy was a member of the American Legion in Platte Center and Monroe for 59 years. He served as County Legion Commander and held various offices in the Swanson Post #322. He was also a life member of the V.F.W. Roy was a volunteer for the Monroe Fire Department for 50 years. He helped form the Monroe Rural Fire District, taught Junior Fire Patrol and Red Cross, served on the Platte County Civil Defense and was secretary of the Mid-Nebraska Fireman's Association. Roy served as Scout Master for 30 years for Troop 213. He inducted 19 Eagle Scouts including his 3 sons. He received the Silver Beaver Award, Vigil Honor of the Order of the Arrow, 1964 Scout Master at Valley Forge, Pete Laker's Award and the Boy Scout Family Award. Roy belonged to the Loup Valley Gem and Mineral Society serving as President and Vice President. He was also a member of the Nebraska Rock and Mineral Society, the Northeast Nebraska Rock Club and was President and Vice President of the Nebraska State Association of Rock Clubs. He was a member of NARFE, AARP, Rural Carrier Association, editor of the Nebraska Rural Carrier State Paper and was President and Vice President of the National Editors Organization. He was a sponsor for the Nebraska Juniors and received the Carrier of the Year Award. Roy was a member and secretary of the Monroe Lions Club. He was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, Church Council, Lay Leader to the Annual Conference and was Treasurer of the Men's Brotherhood. He is survived by: Wife: Velma Bower of Monroe, NE Son: Leander (Diane) Bower of Columbus, NE Daughter: Evelyn (Steve) Kovar of Columbus, NE Son: Steven (Linda) Bower of Ellenton, FL Son: Jon (Special Friend Vickie Boettcher) Bower of Fullerton, NE. Brother: Glen (JoAnn) Bower of Stromsburg, NE Sister: Viola Adkisson of Columbus, NE Sister: Dee Borchers of Columbus, NE Five Grandchildren: Chad (Tabitha) Knopick of Centennial, CO. Robyn Bower of Columbus, NE. Jarrod and Shannon Bower of Waynesboro, VA. Brian Kovar of Columbus, NE. Four Great Grandchildren: Sarah Bower, Megan Bower, Conor Knopick, Lucy Knopick He was preceded by: Parents: Harold and Susie Bower

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Where is Roy T. Bower's memorial?
Roy T. Bower's memorial is located at: Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Stephenville, St Georges Census Division, Canada.
When did Roy T. Bower death?
Roy T. Bower death on 16 May 2007 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roy T. Bower's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5721563
Longitude: -58.5370566

Family Members:

Parent

Harold Bower

(1894 - 1963)

Susie Katherine Pinson Bower

(1901 - 1995)

Spouse

Velma L. Hashberger Bower

(1931 - 2020)

Siblings

Glen W Bower

(1928 - 2021)

Viola M. Bower Adkisson

(1930 - 2012)

Children

Leander Bower

(1951 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Interfaith Cemetery
Stephenville, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5721563, -58.5370566

2. St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Stephenville, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5440503, -58.5843280

3. All Saints Anglican New Cemetery
Stephenville Crossing, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5170656, -58.4620228

4. All Saints Anglican Old Cemetery
Stephenville Crossing, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5143365, -58.4558430

5. Saint James Anglican Church Cemetery
Port au Port, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5649339, -58.6797196

6. Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Stephenville Crossing, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5029638, -58.4359303

7. St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery
Point au Mal, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6080947, -58.6803371

8. Mattis Point Cemetery
Mattis Point, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4798578, -58.3879331

9. Sister's of Mercy Nun's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4200500, -58.4895048

10. Boswarlos Community Cemetery
Boswarlos, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5622082, -58.7920801

11. Saint Theresa's Cemetery
Flat Bay, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.3988100, -58.5891000

12. St. Anne's RC Cemetery
Flat Bay West, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.3968374, -58.6008993

13. St. Joseph's RC Cemetery Old
Saint-George's, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.3768139, -58.5489664

14. Piccadilly RC Cemetery
Piccadilly Head, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5942019, -58.9249865

15. Ship Cove RC Cemetery
Ship Cove, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5182594, -58.9518355

16. Black Duck Brook Roman Catholic Cemetery
Black Duck Brook, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6970043, -58.9211397

17. Heatherton - United Church Cemetery
Heatherton, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.2833521, -58.7511794

18. Three Rock Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery
Three Rock Cove, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6344662, -59.0548453

19. Sheaves Cove Roman Catholic Cemetery
Sheaves Cove, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5203170, -59.0668760

20. Lower Cove RC Cemetery
Lower Cove, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5242431, -59.0904063

21. Robinsons-St. Georges Anglican Church Grounds
Robinsons, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.2499333, -58.8096410

22. St. George's Anglican Cemetery
Robinsons, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.2488132, -58.8143304

23. MacKay's Cemetery
St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.2410385, -58.8296060

24. St. Davids-St. Michaels & All Angels Churchyard
Saint David's, St Georges Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 48.2129037, -58.8641001