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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Dropped golf course a loss for the south coast ... Trading coho for chinook ... Ten dead in UCC shooting ... Our View: Dropped golf course a loss for the south coast ... Trading coho for chinook ... Ten dead in UCC shooting ... Jean Elenor Bowers Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Jean Elenor Bowers of Medford, Ore. was born July 6, 1924 in Chicago, Ill. to Russell and Esther Mix and returned to her Heavenly Father Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the age of 90. Jean lived a vibrant, creative life as a musician, artist, and community leader with a great love for people, and an impeccable sense of humor. A bassist for the Chicago Woman's Symphony, she caught the eye and heart of Edwin "Sherb" Bowers, a young sailor on leave in Chicago, Ill. and they married June 11, 1944. Soon after, they moved to the Rogue Valley where they settled and raised their eight children. A life-long patron of the arts, Jean was a bassist for the Southern Oregon Symphony Orchestra and a soloist for the SOSC Concert Choir and the Rogue Valley Opera Association, amongst other organizations. She loved opera and musicals and was delighted to perform in many local productions. In addition, she was an avid painter and president of the Southern Oregon Art Society, serving as a representative to our sister city of Alba, Italy in 1972. Jean's passion for music continued in later years ministering through song. She shared her love of the Lord and made many friends through her tireless volunteering for church and community, singing at local nursing and retirement homes and the Veterans Administration. Her legacy of unconditional love and enduring faith continue to inspire all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Jeanne Bowers. She is survived by her sister, Lynn Burnette; sons, Dana, Paul, and Grant Bowers; and daughters, Kathleen Olney, Julie Wright, Aisha Bowers, and Lisa Erden; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A most beloved mother and grandmother, and known as 'Mom' to countless others, she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary in Medford, Ore. (541) 773-7338. www.memorygardensmortuary.com MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501