| Graduation Year | Class of 1947 |
| Date of Passing | Sep 05, 2008 |
| About | Fitchburg, MA - Vester M. Bowden, age 78, of 935 John Fitch Highway, died Friday, September 5, 2008, at his home. His wife of 56 years, Dorothy M. (Arno) Bowden died July 28, 2008. He leaves two daughters, Anita M. Bowden of Leominster and Linda M. Bowden of East Hampton, MA; two daughters-in-law, Margie Bowden of Greensboro, NC and Carole Minasian of Leominster. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased in 2007 by a son, Bruce Bowden of Greensboro, NC and in 2006 by his sister, Patricia Rudd of Texas. Vester was born in Clyde, Texas, son of the late Vester O. and Jewell (Box) Bowden and lived in Fitchburg for the past two years. He also lived 4 years in Leominster and 25 years in Texas. Vester was a retired food service manager for the State of Texas and was a retired United States Air Force veteran having served 20 years and attained the rank of Tech Sergeant (Tsgt). At his request, there are no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory or his wife Dorothy's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA is directing arrangements. |
