Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing…
I aways felt extremely comfortable and welcome in his company as a younger lad and I know he will be missed!
The pictorial tribute was wonderful and thanks for sharing.
On behalf of the Atkinson family….our sincere condolences.
Steve Atkinson
DEAR KALEEN AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD ,HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN .mAY GOD BLESS YU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME ,OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
Dear Bowyers,
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Even though its been a lot of years, I will never ever forget your parents and you guys and how welcome you always made me feel. You guys are truly my definiton of a family.
Michael Noc
We are so sad to hear of Ribsy’s passing. Don has commented many times over the past months that Ribsy was his first friend when he moved to Hammond in 1948. They played ball together in Hammond and then went on to play for Maillardville Athletics. When Ribsy hit the home run to beat Haney in 1951 Don said he would smoke a cigar if they won and Ted Bowyer said he would buy the cigar!! So Don did and because he is a non smoker he was very ill!! Don and Ribsy were good buddies for many years- they always seemed to pick up a conversation from the last time they had been together. A sign of sincere and good friendship.
The many times we visited the Bowyer home we were made to feel so welcome. We truly will miss Ribsy – as we miss Bubs- they were such an endearing couple. The end of an era, that enables us to look back, with many happy memories.
Thinking of your family with sincere sympathy. Don and Marlene
Mike (June), Michelle, Lou and Kaleen,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts go out to you and your loved ones.
Howie, Angie, Elsa, Monique and Joyce.
Dear Kal & Family,
I was so thrilled to run into you recently in Maple Ridge but so sad to hear the reason you were out there and as it turns out it was that day that your father passed away. I wanted to send you my sincerest, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for the passing of your dad. May the memories you hold near to your heart help ease your pain and provide you some comfort. Take care my friend, my heart goes out to you……. Brenda & Family
I wish to offer sincere condolences to the Bowyer family for the passing of Bob Bowyer.
I had the pleasure of knowing “Ribsy” as a student of Maple Ridge High School. He was a Bowyer, so he was a good athlete. Name the sport..he was outstanding..and I will always remember his winning home run in the 12th inning the day Hammond defeated Haney 5-4 on opening day at Telosky Stadium in 1951.
He was a fun guy to be around and a great teammate, supportive of those younger and not as gifted as he was.
He will be fondly remembered by many.
Jim Robson.
