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
Sharon Coggins says:
August 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Conrad family. Your love and care during her illness was admireable. I can still hear Eloise telling so many funny and wonderful stories about each of you. She had a deep and genuine love for her family. I will always remember her quick wit, with that infectious laugh and smile. She has been such a wonderful part of my family and life for so many years.
Angela & Fabian Chiu says:
August 29, 2010
Eloise, our dearest friend. You will be deeply missed. We always remember you.
Alison Smidt says:
August 30, 2010
It was an honor to know Eloise. She had such a kind heart and an amazing sense of humor. She will be missed.
Colleen Harrison Gamble says:
August 30, 2010
I wish I could have been there to celebrate the life of Eloise today. When I reflect back on my early childhood as my father built his career with Conrad & Associates there will not be any memories of his job without Eloise being present. Every summer picnic, every office visit, every phone call into the office was often greeted with her voice. She will be missed…..
Sending love and prayers to the family~
Colleen Harrison Gamble
Deanna Davis Nelson says:
August 30, 2010
I went to high school with Eloise and remember her as a caring, intelligent, fun person to know. She never had a bad word for anyone.