Obituary of Robert M. Mowery

Bedford Robert M. Mowery, 83, of 116 Shawnee Dr., Bedford, died at 11:03 pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Dunn Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born January 17, 1923 in Bedford, he was the son of George and Autie (Trueblood) Mowery. He married Lois Blackwell and she preceded him in death in 1975. He later married Helen Suzi Fiddler and she survives. He retired as a detective for the Bedford Police Department and had served on the Indiana School Bus Commission. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Murat Shine, F.O.P., Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM, Elks Club, Gillen Post #33 American Legion and a life-long member of the Bedford Boat & Sportsmans Club. Bob was blessed with many children, grandchildren and god-children. Surviving with his wife, Suzi, are step-children, Bill Woody and his wife, Robin of Tennessee, Jim Woody, Joni Sue Ryan and her husband, Matt all of Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Sheila Mowery of Mitchell; a god-child, Jessica Hudson and her husband, Jayson of Bedford; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one sister, Mary Alice Stultz, one son, Richard Mowery, two brothers, Howard (in infancy) and Harold, his god-child, Vicki Flynn. Bob was loved very much and will be greatly missed by his family, his dogs and everyone who knew him. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 18th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Travis Inman officiating. Entombment will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 17th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. A Masonic service will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Friday evening. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. View Video Tribute