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- Niagara Gazette obit:
Mrs. Miriam L. Bower, age 89, of Sanborn, NY passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at her residence.Mrs. Bower was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY on April 8, 1918; she was the daughter of the late August and Flora (Laur) Schul. She attended local schools and was a 1963 graduate of the LaSalle High School. Miriam worked as a telephone operator for the former Sanborn Telephone Company, until 1947; then worked at the Spirella Company, in Niagara Falls, and later for the former LeVan's Grocery Store in Sanborn.She was married to her husband, Robert L. Bower on November 22, 1941, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and they lived all of there married life in Sanborn. They were married for 62 years. Mr. Bower was the Postmaster in Sanborn for many years prior to his death in 2004.Miriam was active in her church and in various local and civic organizations. She served as president of the Sanborn American Legion Auxiliary, lecturer of the Pekin Grange and Niagara County Pomona Grange, and belonged to the Sanbornite Senior Citizens and Newfane Golden Ager's Club. She was a longtime member of Hope United Methodist Church, and had always sang in the Church Choirs, since age 15; she was also and active in the Methodist Church Women's Group. Miriam was always interested in family genealogy, and always enjoyed bowling and traveling.Surviving is a daughter, Pauline Baker, of Dayton, OH; sisters, Doris O'Connor, of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, Ruth Reedy, of Rockford, IL, Anita Ward, of Middleport, Niagara County, NY; a brother, Raymond Schul of Tavares, FL; grandson, Brian Baker; granddaughter, Andrea Ewart, and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by a sister, Esther Shepherd and brothers Gordon and Paul Schul.The family will be present on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 AM, with Rev. Janet Hubbard officiating. The Sanborn American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will conduct memorial services Thursday at 7 PM.Interment in North Ridge Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY.Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.
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1918 - 2008 (89 years)
