Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bowles , Jack Hervey      July 2, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Bowles, Jack Hervey     
1921 - 2005 
 
Jack Hervey Bowles 
June 24, 1921 - July 2, 2005 

A memorial service for Jack Bowles will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 
11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church. Jack was born in Detroit, Michigan 
and moved to Los Angeles as an infant when his father accepted a position with 
Long Bell Lumber Company. He graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1939 and 
then went on to Los Angeles City College. While at City College he met Betty 
Greaves in a dance class. Courtship followed and the two were married in April 
1943. Jack entered the Navy in December 1943 and served in the Pacific aboard 
the battleship, USS Alabama. After his discharge from the Navy in January of 
1946, Jack resumed his civilian life with Betty. He enrolled at USC and two 
sons were born during his college days. He graduated Cum Laude in 1949 with a 
degree in Business Administration followed by a year of education to attain 
his teaching credential. In 1950, the family moved from Los Angeles to Arvin 
where Jack started his career in teaching at Arvin High School. In 1953, Jack 
transferred to the newly opened North High School. At this same time a third 
son was born to the family. During his tenure at North High, Jack taught 
bookkeeping and photography. After his retirement in 1981, Jack and Betty 
enjoyed traveling, church activities, family and friends. Jack is survived by 
his wife of 62 years, Betty; sister-in-law, Martha Goldstein; son, John and 
wife, Deloris; son, Jim and wife, Janet; son, Ken and wife, Lisa; 
grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather, Kristen, Michael, Paul and Lindsey. In lieu 
of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Deacons Fund at 
First Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity. 

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 7/6/2005.  


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