John G. Bower

December 21, 2023

John G. Bower passed away on December 21, 2023, with the love of his life, his wife Janis, at his side. Throughout his last day, his family were on hand to express their love and gratitude, share some laughter and tears, and say goodbye.

John was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, and grandfather as well as a good friend to many. His kind, patient, and hardworking nature benefitted family, friends, neighbours and business associates throughout his 77 years.

John was born in Trail, BC in 1946 where he lived on Daniel Street with his older sister Julie and their parents Bill and Cleada. He was very proud of his hometown and the lifelong friends he made growing up (he seemed to know everyone).

John always said they were lucky to have grown up in Trail and went back often for dinners at the Colander, and taking the kids and grandkids for drives around town to reminisce and tell stories.

John was immensely proud of the "Bower Bunch" that came to be when he and Janis married in 1986. They reconnected as friends at a high school reunion in Trail in 1984, each with their own kids in tow. Later, they would connect again and fall in love.

The two brought their families together, built a house in Richmond, and started working together, eventually forming their own strata management business, Bower Property Management. Janis and John made every day count, filled with partnership in work and parenting, a deep connection to each other, and a great love.

John cherished time with all his kids and was a proud father and stepfather to Lisa and Jason Bower as well as Jamie, Jeff, and Rich Overgaard. He enthusiastically supported his kids in all their endeavours, whether it was the arts, sports, school, or career paths.

He also loved his daughters and sons-in-law: Hollie, Tjammie, Aiden, and Casey - and was so very proud of their marriages and the loving "Modern Family" they had all become.

His five grandchildren - Kyler, Nolan, Jack, Maddie, and Oliver - all enjoyed time with "Gramps" and he loved them all deeply. From the Granny and Gramps daycare as young kids to an active supporter of their sports, academic, and performance interests, John was always willing to help and was very generous with his time. For many years, John was a dedicated volunteer with minor hockey and baseball in Richmond and Ladner.

John was an avid golfer, loved music and trivia, enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, spending time exercising with friends, and walking to Boundary Bay. He was also a fixer, grabbing his tools whenever an odd job needed to be done, especially around the beloved family lakehouse on Kootenay Lake. He will be deeply missed.

If you choose to do so, donations can be made to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation in John Bower's honour.

His Celebration of Life will be at the Tsawwassen Springs golf course on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.