Kootenai County ID Archives Obituaries.....[Finch] Fowler, Mary J. October 22, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/id/idfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com October 25, 2005, 11:57 pm Coeur d'Alene Press - The Daily Bee Mary J. Fowler, 81 Mary J. Fowler, 81, Coeur d'Alene, passed away Oct. 22, 2005 at Life Care Center in Coeur d'Alene. She was born July 4, 1924, in Opportunity, Wash., to Ward and Mary (Cress) Finch. Mary grew up on 4th Street and Wallace Avenue in Coeur d'Alene and was a graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School. She worked at the Farragut Naval Station in the kitchen and met and married William G. "Jerry" Fowler, "her handsome sailor." After World War II the family moved to Spokane. After the kids were out of school Jerry and Mary move back to Coeur d'Alene. Mary was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Eagles, Foresters and Moose. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, crafts, traveling and camping. She was a people watcher and also loved her flower gardens. She was a seamstress and used to make her children's clothing. Mary was very proud of, and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children Betty Jean Williams of Vincennes, Ind., LouAnn Fowler of Newport, Wash., Richard Fowler of Hayden and Wanda Gai Wilson of Newport; sister Ruby Wilbur of Redmond, Ore.; 11 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, son Marvin in 1999, son Jerry Jr.; her parents, brothers Bill and Loren and a sister Lucille. Private family services will be held at a later date. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Additional Comments: Coeur d'Alene Press - The Daily Bee Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho <> Volunteer submission - No relation to the deceased. 25 October 2005 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/id/kootenai/obits/f/finchfow999gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/idfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb