James "Jim" A. Bowers

James “Jim” Adam Bowers was born June 1, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo, to Harry and Clara Bowers and entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 while residing for the last two years at the Missouri Veteran Home, St. Louis, Missouri. He was 90 years and 8 months at the time of his death and was preceded by his parents and beloved wife, Betty Ann Bowers. James married his sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1948 and cherished this union to his wife of 66 years. James was second oldest of 6 siblings, Richard, James, Jack Mary Lou, Joe and Martha. James is survived by his three children, Linda Bowers, Sharon Seibel and James (Cynthia) Bowers. James has 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren all referring to their (great) & grandfather as “Boompa.” James Bowers was a WW II Veteran, Private 1st Class, serving in the US Marine 3rd Division from June 24, 1944 and Honorably Discharged on February 8, 1946. James participated in action in the Asiatic Pacific Area from December 1944 through May 1945 and was wounded in action at Iwo Jima on March 30, 1945. James received the Purple Heart Medal for his valor. Retired from Union Electric (Ameren) in 1989 after over 46 years of employment, James worked in various roles including as a draftsman and labor relations management. He was an active member in Southminster Presbyterian Church, Sunset Hills, Missouri as well as Haromonie Church, Innsbrook Missouri. James enjoyed singing in choir and reading scripture. His life was filled with giving service to others as he coached his children’s sports teams, participated in scouting, volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels both in Sunset hills and in Warren County and served on various committees such as the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Village of Innsbrook, Missouri. James will be dearly missed by all who have ever been blessed by his presence. Graveside Service will be private family only at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Louis Zoo. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

James "Jim" A. Bowers

June 1, 1926 - February 14, 2017