Robert's obituary
Robert L. Bower, 70, of Addison, TX died unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. The family is deeply saddened.
Bob was born on April 16, 1952 to Fern and Lynden Bower in North Canton, Ohio. He attended Hoover High School and was passionate about math, science, football, and rock ‘n roll. After graduating high school he earned a degree at Bowling Green University. He worked tirelessly at Occidental Chemicals for 37 years, retiring as Director of Distributor Relations, and was widely loved throughout the company. Bob is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kelly Bower, his three children Eric Bower (Rachael), Shannon Gordon (Joseph), and Lane Dailey, his sister Barbara Castle (Bruce), his seven grandchildren, along with numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Bob was unforgettable, as anyone who met him knows. He positively impacted those he met through his stand-out personality, his infectious laugh, and his unforgettable sense of humor. People gravitated toward him because he had an easy way of bringing joy and laughter into any situation. He was a skilled listener and had a gift of making everyone around him feel special and seen. He made it a priority to reach out and keep in touch with all the friends and family he’d known throughout his life. Bob’s passions were music, his guitar and vinyl records, cooking, nature, travel, adventure, and the Cleveland Browns. Above all, was his true passion and love for his wife, children, and grandchildren. Bob was a devoted, committed, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed.
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Dear Kelly,
I was in Dallas last week and was visiting Nancy she told me about Bob. I am so sorry 😢 and heartbroken…
Dear Kelly,
I was in Dallas last week and was visiting Nancy she told me about Bob. I am so sorr…
Dear Kelly,
I was in Dallas last week and was visiting Nancy s…