Mildred Bowser 1934-2020

Mildred L. Bowser, 86, formerly of Whiting, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka following a battle with COVID-19.

She was born June 4, 1934, at Whiting, the daughter of David and Hulda Stuff Wenger. Mildred graduated from Whiting High School in 1952.

She was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton and a former member of Whiting United Methodist Church.

Mildred worked at the Horton Clinic, the student loan department at the Bank of Horton and the Ben Franklin Store in Holton. Mildred’s pride and joy was running Bowser Daycare, which she did for more than 18 years, and had taken care of more than 100 children.

She married her high school sweetheart, Keith Bowser, on June 28, 1952, in her parents’ home at Whiting. He survives.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Linda Borders; a grandson, Jason Hochstetler; two sisters, Ruth Gordon and Arlene Geraldine Lively; and a brother, Marvin Lee Wenger.

Other survivors include two sons, Rusty Bowser, Otis, Ore., and Jerry Bowser (Mary), Netawaka; a daughter, Bonnie Hochstetler (Steven), Horton; a brother, Chester Wenger, Whiting; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

She will be remembered for her love of children and her kind and sweet spirit.

Due to current Coronavirus concerns, there will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be held later with inurnment in Spring Hill Cemetery at Whiting. There will be a register book available to sign at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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