Rose Anna Bowser

Rose Anna (Gates) Bowser

Bedford

Rose Anna (Gates) Bowser, 92, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Donahoe Manor.

She was born on November 29, 1925 in Long Island, NY; daughter of the late Bruce Lee Gates and Sarah Margaret (Mock) Gates.

She is preceded in death by her parents; former husband, David R. Bowser Sr.; daughter Anna Diane Hurley and son in law Steven Hurley; son in law Frank Williams; brothers, William Gates and Wilson Gates; sister in laws, Annie Gates, Marie Gates, and Nancy Gates; and brother in law David Henderson. Also Harry Walter who was raised like a brother to her.

She is survived by her children, Beverly Williams of Alum Bank; Donna Ratliff and husband Robert of Tennessee; David R. Bowser Jr. and wife Jackie of New Paris; sister, Gladys Henderson of Martinsburg; brother, Harry Gates of New Paris; grandchildren, Natalie, Tammy, David III, Jason, Scott, Derek, and Brandon; great -grandchildren, Tiffany, David IV, Amber, Dylan, Nicholas, Hayley, Jack, Ava, Abner, Emmalynn, Brielle; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Rose attended the Pine Grove United Methodist Church. During her lifetime she cooked in various restaurants in the area including Five Gables, Willows, and Hillcrest. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the most important things in her life and she loved them all very much and was loved by them all in return.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tai Courtemanche and Pastor Mindy Hillegass officiating at the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

Interment will be held at the Bedford County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Rose to the Hug Fund-136 Donahoe Manor Rd. Bedford, Pa 15522. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.

Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

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