Herbert Calvin Stowers passed away September 14, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born February 18, 1929 to Theodore (Ted) Stowers and Mildred (Vollman) Stowers in Garden City, Kansas. At an early age, he experienced a happy family life on the farm and had fond memories that lasted a lifetime. In 1941, along with his parents, three brothers and one sister, Herb moved to Downey, California. Following his high school graduation, Herb joined the U.S Navy and served four years as an Electronics Technician aboard the U.S.S Norton Sound. In 1948, Herb married his high school sweetheart, Ethel Marie Carr. Together, they lived a happy life, raising three children in Montclair, California. Herb’s family was always his highest priority. He was always supportive and actively involved in the lives of his children. Herb went to work for General Dynamics in Pomona, California shortly after his discharge from the Navy. He worked his entire career with that firm as an Electronics Engineer and never stopped learning and growing. In 1986, Herb retired from General Dynamics. He and Ethel sold their home, purchased a motor home, and traveled around the continent for a number of years. They made many new friends along the way, often traveling in motor home caravan tours. Many times, Herb served as “wagon master”, leading those tours. In 1989, Herb and Ethel made Mesa, Arizona their home base and Mesa eventually became their home. In 2001, Ethel passed away. Later, Herb met Sheila Waterbury and they have lived happily together for the past nineteen years. Herb was pre-deceased by wife, Ethel and son, Terry. He is survived by Sheila, his brother Gene, son Jim and wife Lisa, daughter Jackie and husband Rick, as well as five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He will be remembered by everyone who knew him as a kind, generous man, who truly loved his family and was always willing to help anyone in need. There will be a private Memorial service to celebrate his life at 11:00 am on October 5th at Maricopa Gardens in Mesa. If you wish to honor him, in lieu of flowers, you may send donations in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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