Henry Blower

HENRY BLOWER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Henry Blower, 85, of Idaho Falls, died April 14, 2004, at the Idaho Falls Care Center while under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born September 3, 1918, at Sewickley (Scothaven), Pennsylvania, to Earl Blower and Margaret Caroline Averill Blower. He grew up and attended schools in Pennsylvania and Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class during World War II. On April 24, 1945, he married Ida Schow in Salt Lake City, Utah. They made their home in Brigham City and Salt Lake City before coming to Idaho Falls eight years ago. On August 23, 1996, their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. His wife passed away on April 6, 2004. He worked at many jobs including barber, postal worker, and telegrapher. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed traveling, long walks, humorous stories and writing poetry with his wife, Ida. Henry was an avid fan of college football (especially BYU) and golf. Surviving are: Daughter: Dorothy Ellen Howard, Brigham City, UT Daughter: Barbara Ann (Joseph) Yates, Pocatello, ID Son: Earl (Chris) Blower, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: William Jasper (Sue) Blower, Bicknell, IN Brother: Robert Craig (Jean) Blower, Ft. Meyers, FL Brother: David Edward (Judy) Blower, Harrisville, MI 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; 2 brothers, Earl Blower and Thomas Richard Blower; and 1 sister, Dorothy Ellen Blower. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Brigham City 21st Ward (865 South 300 West), with Bishop Fred Burr officiating. The family will meet with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Brigham City Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.