Eleanor R. Bowers

Eleanor Bowers, 77, died peacefully on October 2, 2013, after a brief struggle with cancer. Eleanor was born February 7, 1936, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Herbert and Frances Hoy. In 1957, Eleanor married the love of her life, Raymond Bowers (deceased), and started a family. Eleanor is survived by her children, Cindy (Eddie) Anchondo, Karen (Hardy) Fowler, Larraine (Jerry) Mendoza, and Raymund (Gloria) Bowers, all residing in El Paso. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous loving relatives and many caring friends. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors, and Hospice staff at Providence Hospital. A special thanks to Carolina Mendoza for loving care. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 4, 2013, 4pm at First Baptist Church at 805 Montana. You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived,You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left,Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on, You can cry and close you mind, be empty and turn you back or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.