Ruth Marie Bowers, 85

Ruth Marie Bowers, 85, passed away from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth was born on March 28, 1936 in Polk City, Iowa to Carl and Anna (Gustafson) Frisk. She graduated from Luther High School in 1954. On June 2, 1958 she married Robert Bowers and to this union four children were born.
Ruth enjoyed working at Plains Poultry for 26 years. She then filled her days caring for the Kincart children who became a part of the family. Ruth also worked at Garst where she developed many friendships over the years.
Ruth was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and Order of the Eastern Star Polk City Chapter 361 for 52 years.
Ruth was a quiet, soft spoken lady who loved being surrounded by family and friends. Her mornings were filled with good conversation and always a full pot of coffee. Ruth also enjoyed cooking and baking. Her rhubarb pie, sticky buns, and strawberry pretzel dessert were always popular requests. Growing up, Ruth spent lots of time playing with her cousins and tending to the horses on the farm. During her married years Ruth and Bob loved taking their family on summer camping trips. They also enjoyed car rides which sometimes ended up in another state, casinos and a good game of dominos or cards. In her later years she always looked forward to getting together with her lady friends from the Sam’s Center. Ruth’s pride and joy were all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whether it was snuggling in the rocking chair or watching them at one of their school events, they brought so many smiles and joy to her life. Ruth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters Pam (Steve) Kinnard of Madrid, Iowa and Carla (Kenny) Graham of Sheldahl, Iowa; six grandchildren Heather (Ben) Murry, Amy (Will) Miller, Ashley (Jim) Miller, Kendra (Logan) Walde, Paige Graham, Dave Gravert; thirteen great grandchildren, Alyssa and Brooklyn Murry, Tanner, Tyler, Trenton, Tristen, and Taryn Miller, Jaxon and Jacob Miller, Ainsley and Wyatt Walde, Olivia and Evelyn Jensen, and honorary grandchildren Mikayla and Jordan Kincart. Ruth was preceded into external life by her parents, son Michael Wayne Bowers, brother Carl Frisk and daughter Judy Bowers.
Ruth’s family would like to give a special thanks to the Eastern Star Masonic Home and Suncrest Hospice for all the love and care she received.  
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the Madrid Preforming Arts Council or the Madrid Fire Department.

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