Gayle Louise Bowers, 74, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer, on Thursday, June 24th in China Spring.
Service Information: A celebration of life service will be held at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Road in Waco on Monday, June 28th at 10 o’clock with Pastor Grant Kaul officiating. A graveside service will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, at the funeral home.
Gayle was born on June 3rd, 1947 in Waco. Gayle remained in the Waco area and married the love of her life, Gary Bowers on July 22, 1967. Gayle and Gary raised their two sons in the China Spring community. They then moved to Gatesville to spend their days of retirement and enjoy life together on the farm. Gayle treasured the beauty of God’s creation through camping, fishing, and bird watching. Gayle lived faithfully serving her family and friends with her gift of hospitality. Her greatest pleasures in retirement included spending time with her family, cheering on her beloved grandsons at all of their sporting events, gardening, and volunteering at the Meadows Retirement Home in Gatesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Kitty Gray, sister Glenda Lauderdale, and husband Gary Bowers.
Gayle is survived by her sons, Chris Bowers and wife, Robin and Scott Bowers and wife, Theresa; grandsons, Cody, Michael, Braxton, Dillon, and Logan Bowers; granddaughter, Lexi Archambeau; as well as other great grand children.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeshoreFuneralHome.com
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry to hear of dear Gayle’s passing. Praying for all of the family that comfort and peace will be yours She was such a dear lady and I loved talking to her. She loved the Lord and her family so very much Love and prayers Julia Ledford.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry to hear of Gayles passing. Scotty, you were so blessed to have such wonderful parents. My memories of PTA with them back in the day are nothing but funny happy memories. Your Mom and Dad were such sweet people. Always positive and happy. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Bowers Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and yours in the loss of Ms. Bowers. We will be thinking of you all in the days ahead.
With sincere condolences,
The Owners and Staff of Bluebonnet Health Services
Just now reading the Obits for the past few weeks and saw that my long time friend had passed away. Gayle and I worked together at SMI/LMI for many years and since we both lived in the China Spring area, rode together to work when Scotty was a baby. She was such a fun loving person and we shared many laughs together over the years. I know the boys will miss their mom very much. May God Bless all the family.