Eloise Ann Bower
July 30, 1941 - August 26, 2010
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Eloise Ann Bower
July 30, 1941 - August 26, 2010
Obituary
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.
20 responses to Eloise Ann Bower
Jim Fredrickson says:
August 28, 2010
Eloise was a very special person. She was kind, thoughtful and would always be there to help you out. She would also be there to listen if you needed to vent. I will cherish her friendship forever. She was a special member of my extended “Conrad” family. God bless you.
Joy Simmons says:
August 28, 2010
Eloise, my dearest friend. Your wonderful humor and love of family and friends will be greatly missed. You have been so very special to the Callaway/Simmons family for so many years. The world will never be quite the same without you with us. God received a very special person when you entered his Kingdom. Thanks, for your love and all the great memories.
Mike and Sue Harrison says:
August 28, 2010
Over the past 30 years it was a joy to know and work with Eloise. She was a person of real character and integrity. She was a real support to Mike in all the years as a part of the Conrad office. Our comfort is knowing that she knew and loved the Lord Jesus Christ and is rejoicing with him now.
Mike and Sue
Neal Smith says:
August 28, 2010
Dear Eloise, While we were not together often the past 50+ years, you were a special person who I remembered fondly. You will be missed.
Pamela Mock says:
August 28, 2010
Go in Peace with the Lord Eloise. We will miss you deeply but we know that you are in a place of joy.
We love you.