Harold Dean Bowers passed away on Feb. 18, 2021 at home from pancreatic cancer. Harold was born on Nov. 19, 1933 at Gate, Oklahoma to Sam and Maude Eells Bowers. The family moved to Idaho when he was 18 months old.

He attended Knowlton Heights School near Marsing through the 8th grade. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956 at Camp Pendleton, California. He obtained his G.E.D. and a mechanics course, which served him well all of his life. After his discharge he worked for J.R. Simplot Co. as a mechanic and truck driver for 10 years.

He wanted something of his own, so started a custom haying business in 1968. He loved his work and his customers. Even after he retired, he worried about the farmer's hay being rain on.

He met Ermal Lea Howery on a blind date in May 1972 and they were married Sept. 30 in Elko, Nevada.

He was an avid trap shooter in the 1980's and belonged to the Pacific Intermountain Trapshooting Association; Marsing, Caldwell, and Boise Gun Clubs in which won many awards at all the shoots.

He retired from custom haying in 1995 and opened up his shop for repairing Cummins Diesel Dodge pickups and air conditioning. Starting in 1998, they would spend two months in the winter at Quartsite and Yuma, Arizona. He took a class in knapping (arrowhead making) and they met many wonderful friends and musicians there. They would take many more trips in their 5th-wheel, which included trips to Branson, MO and Mountain View, AR; Bowers reunions everywhere, and Pahrump, NV for all the Dodge rallies.

Harold was a man of many talents and interests. He loved classic country songs and amazed us with his knowledge or Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Hank Williams. He solved jumble words in the newspapers, crossword and jigsaw puzzles. He drove to the Kuna Senior Center for the last few years to play pool with his friends. He always enjoyed donating pictures of old Marsing to the disaster auctions.

He had a reputation for absolute honesty and fairness in both his business and personal dealings. He will be missed by many - especially his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Ermal, of 48 years; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Greg Mayer; granddaughter Hanna Mayer; one brother, Roland; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family gives a special "Thank You" to all the St. Luke's Hospice team for their wonderful care and comfort.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Memorials can be made to Homedale and Kuna Senior Centers in lieu of flowers. Private burial is planned by the family. Friends may share a memory of Harold at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com.

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