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Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

Jerry James Bowser

October 16, 1937 ~ June 10, 2023

Jerry James Bowser, 85, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was a beloved Husband, Father and a devout Christian. He was born October 16, 1937 in Lenora, OK to Joseph and Aleene Bowser. Jerry graduated from Taloga High School and went on to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he graduated in 1959 Suma Cum Laude. He married the love of his life, Ina Mae Juanita Newton on December 20, 1959. Soon thereafter, Jerry and Juanita moved to Yukon, OK where they made their lifelong home.

As an accountant, Jerry worked at Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent for his entire professional career; from 1960 to 1995. In retirement, Jerry was a devoted volunteer. He tutored at both Bethany and Greenvale elementary schools. He also volunteered for several organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Birth Choice, Yukon Friends of the Library, The ROC and Canadian County Republican Party. He was also an active member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Perry. He is survived by his wife, Juanita and his son, Jeff and wife Karen of Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of the Mabel C. Fry Public Library in Yukon.

The memorial service will be held on June 15 at 10:00am at Mercer Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, OK.

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