Eloise Ann Bower

Eloise Ann Bower

July 30, 1941 - August 26, 2010

Eloise Ann Bower

July 30, 1941 - August 26, 2010

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Eloise Bower passed away peacefully on August 26, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born in Santa Barbara, California on July 30, 1941 to Charles and Lorna Bower. Eloise served as an Elementary School teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for almost two decades, before moving to Orange County. She then worked for over 25 years as an integral part of local CPA firm Conrad and Associates, LLP, which later became part of the national firm Mayer Hoffman McCann, LLP during her employ. In addition, she served as an assistant to James Roosevelt, son of former United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the Chapman Enterprise Institute. Although a resident of Irvine for close to 30 years, Eloise’s love of travel took her not only around the country, but around the globe, enjoying numerous trips throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Eloise was known as a generous and fun loving soul, a devoted daughter, a caring sister, a loving and dedicated aunt, and a loyal friend. She enriched the lives of all those close to her.

She is survived by her mother, Lorna Wright; her sister, Barbara Conrad and brother-in-law, Ron Conrad; her niece and nephews, Chris Conrad, Amy Briggs Mike, Ryan Conrad and Matthew Conrad Alison; and 6 great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bower.

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29 at O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills. Funeral services will be held at Irvine Presbyterian Church on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11 am. Reception to follow at the church, followed by a private interment.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irvine Presbyterian Church 4445 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship PO Box 7895, Madison, WI 53707, or Haven Ministries PO Box 79997, Riverside, CA 92513.

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20 responses to Eloise Ann Bower

  1. Eloise was such a sweet woman. I will remember her for her wonderful positive outlook on life and how much she helped me. Our lives were made better because we knew her.

  2. Kay White says:

    My sincere condolences go out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to have gone on the Mexican Riviera cruise with Eloise. She was so much fun to be with. What a great time we all had.

  3. Kim Lam says:

    We have felt blessed to have known Eloise. We cannot image losing a blessing like her. She will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. God give you strength to bear this loss. God is our Refue and Strength.
    With deepest sympathy.

  4. My condolences to the Conrad family on Eloise’s passing. Eloise was one of the kindest people I have known. It was a privilege to have known her and worked with her.

    Mark McCallick & Family

  5. BERARDESCO says:

    IN TWO SHORT WEEKS ELOISE MADE SUCH AN IMPACT ON US WITH HER GENTLE WAYS AND LOVE FOR PEOPLE AND JOY FOR LIVING. HOW FORTUNATE ARE THE PEOLPLE WHO SHARED IN HER LIFE FOR YEARS.
    JUDY AND DAN BERARDESCO

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