James H. Bower Obituary (1948 - 2015)

James Howard Jim Bower, 67, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home.In keeping with Jims wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. He was born May 16, 1948 in Bloomington, the son of Marvin Dale and Mari Morrissey Bower.Jim is survived by his daughter, Mari Minton Bower and her mother, Kate Tepe, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; his father, Marvin (Carol) Bower of Scottsdale, AZ; five siblings, Stacie (John) Killian of Towanda, Peter Bower of Bloomington, Molly Bower of Queen Valley, AZ, Tom (Judy) Bower of Tucson, AZ and John (Lisa) Bower of Carrollton, TX; five step-siblings, Linda Gleason, Lori (Paul) Lorenz, Bill (Dawn) Newland, Leslie (Mike) Harris and David (Kara) Newland; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his mother.Jim graduated from Trinity High School and Illinois State University. He was an analyst for State Farm Insurance Cos for many years.