Obituary of Willam Eli Bowers

William “Bill” Eli Bowers, of Divine Corners, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was 84.

He was born on March 29, 1936 in Divine Corners, NY to Fred and Rose (Wade) Bowers  where he raised his family with his wife Grace (Skip) who pre-deceased him in February 2018.

Bill was a self-employed contractor. He and his wife owned Lochwood Trailer Sales and B&G Homes, building numerous homes around Sullivan County. He took pride in his work and his word. He was known as an honest, generous and hardworking man. He was a life member of the Liberty Elks Lodge 1545 and the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department.

During his retirement, Bill and Skip enjoyed being snow birds, traveling to Florida. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Family was always his priority.

He leaves behind his children: Gary (Heidi), Debra (Joseph) and Dian (Dave); his grandchildren: Michael, Krysta, Meghan and Allyson; his siblings: Mary Lou Mears, John (Doris) Bowers, Rose Ann Knox and James (Gerri) Bowers.  He is predeceased by his wife, Grace, his children, William R. “Billy” and Leanne; his siblings: Fred “Bucky”, Joan Magie and Kathleen Hartling as well as brother-in-laws, a niece and nephew.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name can be made to the Liberty Elks Lodge 1545 and the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2nd at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. An Elk Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service. Social distancing guidelines set forth by the New York State Department of Health will be in place; masks must be worn at all times.

Arrangements under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home in Woodbourne, NY. For further information call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com.