Dave Bower

Dave Bower 55, of Sidney, Nebraska, went to meet our Lord Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Memorial Health Center Extended Care after a heroic fight with cancer.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 am Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Evangelical Free Church, 2763 11th Ave in Sidney, Nebraska with Pastor Doug Birky officiating.

A Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home.

David Peter Bower son of Donald and Dorothy Bower was born on March 21, 1956 in Des Moines Iowa. Dave was the youngest of 4 children. He had two sisters, Cathy and Donna and one brother, John. He was raised in Iowa until he was 6 years old then moved to Colorado Springs. After high school he traveled across the country living in a camper that he built for his flat bed 56 Ford pickup, finally making Sterling, Colorado his home. He married Debra Curtis and they had four children together.

Dave enjoyed construction and had a natural talent and gift in remodeling and building. After working for several construction companies he started his own business, Bower Construction in Sterling, Colorado in 1982, specializing in bathrooms and kitchens but loved to do it all. He always told us he truly loved his work. He was a proud member of the Better Business Bureau. Dave loved his family and was involved with his children. Dave was involved in Boy Scouts with his sons in Sterling. He was Cub Master from 1984 to 1989. Dave enjoyed fishing, camping, motorcycling, racket ball and tennis, anything to stay active.

Dave was married to Sharon Glassburn 1998 and they relocated his family and business to Sidney. Dave ran his business for 32 years retiring in October of 2011 due to his health. He was involved in Cub Scouts with his grandsons and was a Cub Master form 2001 to 2004. Dave received the Scouter Of The Year award in 2003. He has been active in Awanna's from 2007- 2011 with his daughter and grandchildren.

Dave had many loves in his life but the Lord was number one. He was a true fisherman of men, using the work of the Lord to give strength and encourage his family and friends.
Dave enjoyed playing cribbage, always taking time and enjoyment in teaching the game to others. This will be a family tradition that will be guaranteed to be past on by his children and grandchildren.

Dave is survived by his wife Sharon and daughter Victoria of Sidney, NE; children: Heather and (Charlie) Akins of Wellington, CO, Tracy and (Melissa) Bower of Clarkston, MI, Dave and (Tanja) Bower of Colorado Springs, CO, Jessica and (Ben) Johnson of Colorado Springs CO, Julie and (Roy) Harmon of Sidney, NE, Heather Bobo of Kearneym NE, and Shane Bobo of Sidney, NE; Siblings: Cathy and(Lewis) King of Colorado Springs, CO, Donna and (Dave) Suloff of Midland, MI, and John and (Sandra) Bower of Colorado Springs, CO; Fourteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents Donald G. and Dorothy A. Bower


Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Bower Family