GARY EUGENE BOWERS was born June 9, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Ernest C. and Lottie (Kisting) Bowers. He passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at his home in Decatur, Nebraska, at the age of 55 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary grew up in Anthon, Iowa.

On May 27, 1978, he married Jeanice Curry in Decatur, Nebraska. They made their home in Decatur and had three daughters, Anna Lynn, Janet Marie and Linda Jean.

Gary worked at Tyson, formerly IBP, at Dakota City, Nebraska for 35 years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing. Many times you could find Gary and his girls fishing down at the river. Gary and his family also enjoyed camping and they spent many of their vacations camping.

In the last year while at home, Gary became addicted to playing Farmville. He also enjoyed Linda’s dog, Jaxson, and loved when they came to visit and go for a fishing day.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanice of Decatur; daughters, Anna of Lincoln, Janet and fiancé, Andrew Anderson, of Norfolk, Linda of Lincoln; sisters, JoAnn Pierce of Correctionville, Iowa, LaDonna and Rick Crilly of Anthon, Iowa; mother-in-law, Sara Curry of Decatur; brother- and sister-in-law, Bill and Sara Curry of Bonney Lake, Washington; six nephews and one niece.

Gary was a loving husband and father, he will be missed . . . . he’s gone fishing.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Decatur

VISITATION: Monday, March 14, 2011, 4 - 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 4 - 8 p.m. and a 7:00 p.m. PRAYER SERVICE all at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah. Visitation Tuesday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: To the Family

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