Betty Ann Bowers, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Betty was born in Long Beach, IN, on April 3, 1929 to Charles and Thelma (Reid) Trafelet.
On November 25, 1953, she married Lester J. Bowers who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved sons, Douglas (Brenda) Bowers of Texas and Garry (Tina) Bowers of La Porte; grandchildren, Jeffery (Claudia) Bowers of TX, Emily (Kirk Epps) Bowers of Evans, GA and Jacob Bowers of La Porte; 2 great-grandchildren, Jeffery John and Avery Bowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Trafelet; and grandson, Matthew.
Betty loved to bake with her grandchildren and she enjoyed playing cards and going to flea markets.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM (CST) on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will be held from 9 AM (CST) on Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place following the service at Door Village Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.