Biography:
Ruth L. Bowers, 89 of Taneytown died Fri, April 19, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown. She was the wife of Lloyd A Bowers of Taneytown for 72 years. Born September 21, 1923 in Taneytown, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Mary Halter Rodkey. In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by a son, Tom Bowers and wife Bonnie of Taneytown, a twin sister, Edna Green of Taneytown, 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and her beloved cat “Annie”. Ruth was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Fogle and 2 sons, William Bowers and Toby Bowers, sisters, Noami Wantz, Grace Baker and Mary Bowers and brothers Paul Rodkey and twins Martin and Luther Rodkey.
Over the years Ruth cleaned homes for people, worked in various canning factories and Cambridge Rubber Factory. She retired after 51 years as the secretary for the Bowers Company in Kingsdale. Hobbies included gardening, flowers, cooking, canning, puzzles, family /church picnics in the woods at her home, riding the golf cart around the homestead and collecting over 4000 roosters and chickens since 1971.
Ruth is a member of Piney Creek Church of the Brethren in Taneytown where she was past President of the women’s fellowship, sang on the church choir for many years and cooked luncheons for the church quilters for over 10 years. She attended church every Sunday, rarely missing and enjoyed fellowship with her church family and pastor, Stan Diehl. She was a past member of Baust Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Taneytown.
Funeral Service is Tues., Apr 23, at 12 noon at Piney Creek Church of the Brethren, Taneytown with her pastor, The Rev. Stan Diehl officiating. Viewings are Monday 6 – 8 P.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown and one hour prior to service time Tues at the church. Interment is in Piney Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ruth’s church at 4699 Teeter Rd., Taneytown, MD 21787. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.
Condolences(05)
Tom & Bonnie
Apr 25th, 2013 6:46 am
#4
We hope your journey was a good one. We know that you have reunited with Toby, Brenda and Bill and all the other loved ones that have gone to be with our precious Lord. we will miss your smiling face and of course all your delicious cooking. we are sad and shedding tears of joy for your release of pain and suffering..hugs and kisses til we meet again....LOVE You... your son Tom and Bonnie
John Mort
Apr 22nd, 2013 10:59 am
#3
Lioyd and Families,
I Take Comfort in knowing Heaven Has gained a Gentle Kind Hearted Soul. We have a New Angle above Us. Ruth has touched many lives and I have many fond memories from over the years and She Will Be Deeply Missed in many ways by everyone that she was around over the years. Just Remenber God always takes the good people first. My God Bess and Comfort all her Families in this time of Sorrow
Sincerely,
John Mort & Betty Glass
I Take Comfort in knowing Heaven Has gained a Gentle Kind Hearted Soul. We have a New Angle above Us. Ruth has touched many lives and I have many fond memories from over the years and She Will Be Deeply Missed in many ways by everyone that she was around over the years. Just Remenber God always takes the good people first. My God Bess and Comfort all her Families in this time of Sorrow
Sincerely,
John Mort & Betty Glass
Tom & Cecilia Dunchack
Apr 21st, 2013 12:29 pm
#2
Bowers Family, I remember the many times Ruth was in our accounting office to make some sort of a drop off for the company. We always had a smile (at least) when she left to be on her way to her next job. She always found time for everything. I don,t know how she did it. I know you all will miss her, so will we.
With our sympathy, Tom and Celly
With our sympathy, Tom and Celly
Amber LeFever
Apr 21st, 2013 9:08 am
#1
For nearly 22 years I knew my great grandma; and great is an understatement. She was always joyous and hardworking and you could come to her for any type of advice. I`ll never forget the thousands and thousands of puzzle pieces that we put together at her table; Or the thousands and thousands of donuts we made. My mom and I always looked forward to making those with her and yelling at pappy to get out of the kitchen. She was definitely Pappys` best friend and always will be. The arguments they got into were always entertaining. I cannot believe they were together 72 years. Now THAT is something to celebrate! Looking back, I am very proud of my grandparents and their hard work. My favorite times were always the nights around their dinner table. Not only did grandma make the absolute best food around , especially the fried chicken, her and pappy always had some kind of story to tell. Im very sad to say that I no longer have grandmas side of the story, but I hope pappy continues to share his stories to remind me of her. Even though she is in heaven, she can still see you pappy and I can see her through you. So please continue to smile and know that this is a celebration of life. Grandma lived a great life and you always made her happy and still do! I love you pappy and grandma and you have a supportive and BIG family that will be here for ANYTHING you could possibly need. Love always. Amber LeFever
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Lloyd and Ruth have always been like an Aunt and Uncle to my sister Terrie and myself. They were the best of friends with our parents, Betty and Everett Hess. Mom and Dad loved both of them dearly, and Mom and Ruth actually shared the same birthdate - and both were twins! Together, they took many trips across the country, not to mention all of the trips to Atlantic City.
We will remember Ruth as a dear soul who loved her husband and family above all else. And we will never forget her unbelieveable collection of rosters and hens, and yes, her fabulous cooking!
To Lloyd and Family, may peace soon be yours, as Ruth is now in the arms of her loving and all-knowing Lord.
Love,
Debbie and Carl Rutherford