Maxine Bowers
September 22, 1920 - July 9, 2007 Paw Paw, MI
Maxine Bowers was a sweet, soft spoken woman, who was happiest working in her garden. Like the flowers in her garden, Maxine enjoyed being in the company of her friends and family. She was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth.
The year was 1920 and things were on the upswing for many in the United States. Although the grim visage of World War I was still vivid in everyone’s memory, many Americans found prosperity working in the newly developed manufacturing sector. It was into these flourishing times that Maxine was born in Jasper, Alabama, on September 22, 1920, to John Abner and Fay Painter.
Maxine’s father left when she was only six months old, so she never really met him. She grew up as an only child, living with her mother and stepfather. They moved around quite a bit when Maxine was young, and because of this, she received only eight years of schooling. A good portion of her growing up years was also spent with her grandmother on her farm, where Maxine found playmates in her younger aunts and uncles.
By the time Maxine was a young adult, she was living in Arkansas and it was here that she met her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers. She and Henderson attended the same church and socialized with many of the same friends. The two fell in love and were married by the Justice of the Peace, in March of 1940, though Henderson had to borrow $2 and a car to get them there. The couple eventually came to Michigan, and made their permanent residence in Flint in 1945. It was here that Maxine and Henderson raised their two children: John and Nancy, and attended the Southern Baptist Church in Flint.
Maxine was a hard worker, and had worked at several different restaurants before taking a good job at General Motors. She worked for GM for 30 years as a production worker in the Turnstead (Fisher Body #3) before retiring in 1982. When it came to her leisure time, Maxine could always be found in her favorite place on earth – her garden. She got right down in the dirt and worked it with her hands; she never wore gardening gloves because she said “she had to have her hands dirty.” Everyone in Maxine’s neighborhood knew her because she was always in her yard gardening, and they would stop and chat with her. Aside from her garden, Maxine took great pride in her home. She was a wonderful hostess and everyone felt right at home in her house. And anyone who came to visit never went away hungry. In fact, she was known for saying “Can I get you something to eat?” Once her daughter Nancy and her family came to visit and Maxine had a whole ham in the oven and six T-bone steaks grilling, just in case the ham wasn’t enough. A good southern cook, Maxine made the best chicken & dumplings, cheesecake and, of course, southern foods. However, when it came to Maxine’s favorite food, it was without a doubt, fried shrimp.
Maxine lost her beloved husband, Henderson, in 1983. Then, about ten years ago, she moved to Paw Paw, where she once again had a beautiful garden to work in. She also had two feline companions, Susie and Dolly, though Susie is know deceased. Maxine was a proper lady who always liked to dress just right – her clothes and shoes had to coordinate.
All who knew Maxine Bowers will treasure her memory.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers, and her son, John Luther Bowers, in 1978. Maxine’s family includes her daughter, Nancy (Wayne Henry) Koning-Henry of Paw Paw; two grandchildren: Erik Fogderud and Christopher Koning, both of Kalamazoo; two step-grandchildren: John (Emily) Henry of Cassopolis, Tracy Ante of Wisconsin; four step great grandchildren: Alison Henry, Jenna Henry, Deacon Ante and DJ Ante; sister, Rosie Mathews of Texas, other relatives: Gene and Unice Painter and their daughter, Judy, Roy and Peggy Bowers and their children, Lavita, Roy and Michael.
Services will be held Friday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler & Thompson, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, followed by light refreshments .
Name: Maxine Bowers
State of Issue: Michigan
Date of Birth: Wednesday September 22, 1920
Date of Death: Monday July 09, 2007
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 9 months, 17 days
Last known residence: PAW PAW, VAN BUREN, MI
September 22, 1920 - July 9, 2007 Paw Paw, MI
Maxine Bowers was a sweet, soft spoken woman, who was happiest working in her garden. Like the flowers in her garden, Maxine enjoyed being in the company of her friends and family. She was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth.
The year was 1920 and things were on the upswing for many in the United States. Although the grim visage of World War I was still vivid in everyone’s memory, many Americans found prosperity working in the newly developed manufacturing sector. It was into these flourishing times that Maxine was born in Jasper, Alabama, on September 22, 1920, to John Abner and Fay Painter.
Maxine’s father left when she was only six months old, so she never really met him. She grew up as an only child, living with her mother and stepfather. They moved around quite a bit when Maxine was young, and because of this, she received only eight years of schooling. A good portion of her growing up years was also spent with her grandmother on her farm, where Maxine found playmates in her younger aunts and uncles.
By the time Maxine was a young adult, she was living in Arkansas and it was here that she met her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers. She and Henderson attended the same church and socialized with many of the same friends. The two fell in love and were married by the Justice of the Peace, in March of 1940, though Henderson had to borrow $2 and a car to get them there. The couple eventually came to Michigan, and made their permanent residence in Flint in 1945. It was here that Maxine and Henderson raised their two children: John and Nancy, and attended the Southern Baptist Church in Flint.
Maxine was a hard worker, and had worked at several different restaurants before taking a good job at General Motors. She worked for GM for 30 years as a production worker in the Turnstead (Fisher Body #3) before retiring in 1982. When it came to her leisure time, Maxine could always be found in her favorite place on earth – her garden. She got right down in the dirt and worked it with her hands; she never wore gardening gloves because she said “she had to have her hands dirty.” Everyone in Maxine’s neighborhood knew her because she was always in her yard gardening, and they would stop and chat with her. Aside from her garden, Maxine took great pride in her home. She was a wonderful hostess and everyone felt right at home in her house. And anyone who came to visit never went away hungry. In fact, she was known for saying “Can I get you something to eat?” Once her daughter Nancy and her family came to visit and Maxine had a whole ham in the oven and six T-bone steaks grilling, just in case the ham wasn’t enough. A good southern cook, Maxine made the best chicken & dumplings, cheesecake and, of course, southern foods. However, when it came to Maxine’s favorite food, it was without a doubt, fried shrimp.
Maxine lost her beloved husband, Henderson, in 1983. Then, about ten years ago, she moved to Paw Paw, where she once again had a beautiful garden to work in. She also had two feline companions, Susie and Dolly, though Susie is know deceased. Maxine was a proper lady who always liked to dress just right – her clothes and shoes had to coordinate.
All who knew Maxine Bowers will treasure her memory.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers, and her son, John Luther Bowers, in 1978. Maxine’s family includes her daughter, Nancy (Wayne Henry) Koning-Henry of Paw Paw; two grandchildren: Erik Fogderud and Christopher Koning, both of Kalamazoo; two step-grandchildren: John (Emily) Henry of Cassopolis, Tracy Ante of Wisconsin; four step great grandchildren: Alison Henry, Jenna Henry, Deacon Ante and DJ Ante; sister, Rosie Mathews of Texas, other relatives: Gene and Unice Painter and their daughter, Judy, Roy and Peggy Bowers and their children, Lavita, Roy and Michael.
Services will be held Friday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler & Thompson, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, followed by light refreshments .
Name: Maxine Bowers
State of Issue: Michigan
Date of Birth: Wednesday September 22, 1920
Date of Death: Monday July 09, 2007
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 9 months, 17 days
Last known residence: PAW PAW, VAN BUREN, MI
Maxine Bowers
September 22, 1920 - July 9, 2007 Paw Paw, MI
Maxine Bowers was a sweet, soft spoken woman, who was happiest working in her garden. Like the flowers in her garden, Maxine enjoyed being in the company of her friends and family. She was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth.
The year was 1920 and things were on the upswing for many in the United States. Although the grim visage of World War I was still vivid in everyone’s memory, many Americans found prosperity working in the newly developed manufacturing sector. It was into these flourishing times that Maxine was born in Jasper, Alabama, on September 22, 1920, to John Abner and Fay Painter.
Maxine’s father left when she was only six months old, so she never really met him. She grew up as an only child, living with her mother and stepfather. They moved around quite a bit when Maxine was young, and because of this, she received only eight years of schooling. A good portion of her growing up years was also spent with her grandmother on her farm, where Maxine found playmates in her younger aunts and uncles.
By the time Maxine was a young adult, she was living in Arkansas and it was here that she met her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers. She and Henderson attended the same church and socialized with many of the same friends. The two fell in love and were married by the Justice of the Peace, in March of 1940, though Henderson had to borrow $2 and a car to get them there. The couple eventually came to Michigan, and made their permanent residence in Flint in 1945. It was here that Maxine and Henderson raised their two children: John and Nancy, and attended the Southern Baptist Church in Flint.
Maxine was a hard worker, and had worked at several different restaurants before taking a good job at General Motors. She worked for GM for 30 years as a production worker in the Turnstead (Fisher Body #3) before retiring in 1982. When it came to her leisure time, Maxine could always be found in her favorite place on earth – her garden. She got right down in the dirt and worked it with her hands; she never wore gardening gloves because she said “she had to have her hands dirty.” Everyone in Maxine’s neighborhood knew her because she was always in her yard gardening, and they would stop and chat with her. Aside from her garden, Maxine took great pride in her home. She was a wonderful hostess and everyone felt right at home in her house. And anyone who came to visit never went away hungry. In fact, she was known for saying “Can I get you something to eat?” Once her daughter Nancy and her family came to visit and Maxine had a whole ham in the oven and six T-bone steaks grilling, just in case the ham wasn’t enough. A good southern cook, Maxine made the best chicken & dumplings, cheesecake and, of course, southern foods. However, when it came to Maxine’s favorite food, it was without a doubt, fried shrimp.
Maxine lost her beloved husband, Henderson, in 1983. Then, about ten years ago, she moved to Paw Paw, where she once again had a beautiful garden to work in. She also had two feline companions, Susie and Dolly, though Susie is know deceased. Maxine was a proper lady who always liked to dress just right – her clothes and shoes had to coordinate.
All who knew Maxine Bowers will treasure her memory.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers, and her son, John Luther Bowers, in 1978. Maxine’s family includes her daughter, Nancy (Wayne Henry) Koning-Henry of Paw Paw; two grandchildren: Erik Fogderud and Christopher Koning, both of Kalamazoo; two step-grandchildren: John (Emily) Henry of Cassopolis, Tracy Ante of Wisconsin; four step great grandchildren: Alison Henry, Jenna Henry, Deacon Ante and DJ Ante; sister, Rosie Mathews of Texas, other relatives: Gene and Unice Painter and their daughter, Judy, Roy and Peggy Bowers and their children, Lavita, Roy and Michael.
Services will be held Friday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler & Thompson, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, followed by light refreshments .
Name: Maxine Bowers
State of Issue: Michigan
Date of Birth: Wednesday September 22, 1920
Date of Death: Monday July 09, 2007
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 9 months, 17 days
Last known residence: PAW PAW, VAN BUREN, MI
September 22, 1920 - July 9, 2007 Paw Paw, MI
Maxine Bowers was a sweet, soft spoken woman, who was happiest working in her garden. Like the flowers in her garden, Maxine enjoyed being in the company of her friends and family. She was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth.
The year was 1920 and things were on the upswing for many in the United States. Although the grim visage of World War I was still vivid in everyone’s memory, many Americans found prosperity working in the newly developed manufacturing sector. It was into these flourishing times that Maxine was born in Jasper, Alabama, on September 22, 1920, to John Abner and Fay Painter.
Maxine’s father left when she was only six months old, so she never really met him. She grew up as an only child, living with her mother and stepfather. They moved around quite a bit when Maxine was young, and because of this, she received only eight years of schooling. A good portion of her growing up years was also spent with her grandmother on her farm, where Maxine found playmates in her younger aunts and uncles.
By the time Maxine was a young adult, she was living in Arkansas and it was here that she met her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers. She and Henderson attended the same church and socialized with many of the same friends. The two fell in love and were married by the Justice of the Peace, in March of 1940, though Henderson had to borrow $2 and a car to get them there. The couple eventually came to Michigan, and made their permanent residence in Flint in 1945. It was here that Maxine and Henderson raised their two children: John and Nancy, and attended the Southern Baptist Church in Flint.
Maxine was a hard worker, and had worked at several different restaurants before taking a good job at General Motors. She worked for GM for 30 years as a production worker in the Turnstead (Fisher Body #3) before retiring in 1982. When it came to her leisure time, Maxine could always be found in her favorite place on earth – her garden. She got right down in the dirt and worked it with her hands; she never wore gardening gloves because she said “she had to have her hands dirty.” Everyone in Maxine’s neighborhood knew her because she was always in her yard gardening, and they would stop and chat with her. Aside from her garden, Maxine took great pride in her home. She was a wonderful hostess and everyone felt right at home in her house. And anyone who came to visit never went away hungry. In fact, she was known for saying “Can I get you something to eat?” Once her daughter Nancy and her family came to visit and Maxine had a whole ham in the oven and six T-bone steaks grilling, just in case the ham wasn’t enough. A good southern cook, Maxine made the best chicken & dumplings, cheesecake and, of course, southern foods. However, when it came to Maxine’s favorite food, it was without a doubt, fried shrimp.
Maxine lost her beloved husband, Henderson, in 1983. Then, about ten years ago, she moved to Paw Paw, where she once again had a beautiful garden to work in. She also had two feline companions, Susie and Dolly, though Susie is know deceased. Maxine was a proper lady who always liked to dress just right – her clothes and shoes had to coordinate.
All who knew Maxine Bowers will treasure her memory.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson Corbett Bowers, and her son, John Luther Bowers, in 1978. Maxine’s family includes her daughter, Nancy (Wayne Henry) Koning-Henry of Paw Paw; two grandchildren: Erik Fogderud and Christopher Koning, both of Kalamazoo; two step-grandchildren: John (Emily) Henry of Cassopolis, Tracy Ante of Wisconsin; four step great grandchildren: Alison Henry, Jenna Henry, Deacon Ante and DJ Ante; sister, Rosie Mathews of Texas, other relatives: Gene and Unice Painter and their daughter, Judy, Roy and Peggy Bowers and their children, Lavita, Roy and Michael.
Services will be held Friday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler & Thompson, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, followed by light refreshments .
Name: Maxine Bowers
State of Issue: Michigan
Date of Birth: Wednesday September 22, 1920
Date of Death: Monday July 09, 2007
Est. Age at Death: 86 years, 9 months, 17 days
Last known residence: PAW PAW, VAN BUREN, MI
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