Jerald David Bower

Jerald David Bower, age 79 a resident of Los Alamos died June 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth Ann Bower. Mr. Bower was a Corporal with the United States Marine Corps and received the National Defense Service Metal. He will be remembered as a selfless man and a person who was willing to lend a hand to any in need. He is survived by his sons; Bruce Bower and wife Juanita of Albuquerque and Brent Bower and wife Lee Ann of Albuquerque, grandchildren; Christopher Bower, Shane Bower and Adam Bower, great-grandchild; Issac Hacket, brothers; Bud Bower and wife Patty of Utah and Jack Bower and wife Joyce of California, sister Gail Dye and husband Jack of California and a very special friend Kay Burick. There will be no public visitation held over the weekend, and there will be only 1 service taking place. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Church in Los Alamos. Interment will be held at The Santa Fe National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Rivera Family Funeral Homes, Block-Salazar Mortuary branch of Espanola, (800)443-4854 www.blocksalazarmortuary.com