×

Robert R. Bowker

Robert R. Bowker

Bowker, Robert R., 96, a resident of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center, Dunkirk, formerly of Pearl Street, Forestville, went to the Lord, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in the Village of Forestville on August 30, 1922. Father of Wayne (Anita) Bowker, of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Karen (Lawrence) Waterman, of Sebastian, FL; and brother of, Homer “Chum” (Beth) Bowker, Jr., of Forestville. Also surviving are five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Homer R. and Lucy I. (Matteson) Bowker, Sr. and by his wife Ruth M. (Crowell) Bowker. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the J. Carter Knapp American Legion, Cedar Street, Forestville. A military service will be conducted at 2 p.m. by members of the J. Carter Knapp American Legion and the County Color Guard. Private interment will be in the Forestville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062 or to J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, PO Box 492, Forestville, NY 14062. To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwooleyfuneralhome.com.