Obituaries
Alan D. Blowers
September 2, 1958 - April 7, 2018
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VISITATION
April 12, 2018 | 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. -
Chapelstreet Church
2300 South Street
Geneva, IL 60134 - Funeral
- April 12, 2018 | 7:00 P.M.
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Chapelstreet Church
2300 South Street
Geneva, IL 60134 -
Burial Location
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York, New York
Alan D. Blowers, 59, of Elburn Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2018. He was born to Robert and Marian Blowers of Canandaigua, NY. Alan grew up on a dairy farm in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, where he learned the value of hard work, a lesson he carried throughout his life. Though he left the farm to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester, he never forgot his roots, spending his career in horticulture, improving both floral and vegetable crops. He took pride in his flower gardens but his true pride and joy were his children. He had a soft spot for children with special needs, regularly volunteering for Buddy Break and raising funds for Special Olympics by doing the Polar Plunge on multiple occasions. Alan was secure in his faith that absent from the body is present with the Lord.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betsy Blowers, his children Marcy Blowers of Holland MI, Eric (Karlee) Blowers of Horicon WI, and Janna Blowers of Campton Hills; six siblings Ronald (Joyce) Blowers of Avon NY, Donna (Tim) Stoltzfus of Goshen IN, Donald Blowers of Buffalo MN, Richard Blowers of Penn Yan NY, Nancy (Len) Tomkinson of Manheim PA, and Terry (Mary )Blowers of Canandaigua, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Chapelstreet Church 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL, 60134. Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 P.M. at Chapelstreet Church. Burial will be in York, New York.
Contributions may be made to Chapel street Church Buddy Break 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL 60134 or The Joshua Tree Community 320 Franklin Street, Geneva, IL 60134.
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS: 2300 SOUTH STREET, GENEVA, IL 60134
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Lynn Chassee from SAINT CHARLES, IL
"Betsy, There are no words that I could write that would make this better. I am so sorry to hear about Alan. My heart aches for you and your family. I am so sorry I won't be at the service as I will be in Charleston, SC visiting family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Give Janna a hug for me."
Marc - Chris - Amanda Propheter from Geneva , IL
"Dearest Betsy - Janna and family - we share your profound grief! Our deepest sympathies to you. Love - Propheter’s"
Edward Leake from York, NY
"Both the obituary and Facebook post were beautiful. I will see you soon."
Dawn from Piffard, NY
"Betsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Dawn Angr"
Karen & Mohan from Ruckersville, VA
"Dear Betsy, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that we hold you and your family in our hearts."
Estelle from Housto, TX
"Sending prayers. Sooooo sorry for your loss."
Ken Solomon from Swampscott, MA
"Betsey, your Liverpool is so profoundly sad to hear about Alan. We send our love and support to you and the kids. YNWA."
Annie Waldron from Sebring, FL
"Betsy, I am so sorry to hear about Alan. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you His strength and comfort. Psalm 46:1 Love in Christ, Annie Waldron"
Kathleen Blowers Lott from Waterloo , NY
"Betsy, Marcy, Janna, Eric & Karlee our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of Alan. Love and prayers to each of you and may our Heavenly Father comfort you at this very difficult time."
Cindy Priester from Wattsburg, PA
"Betsy and family my prayers are shared to you and your family at this sad time. God bless."
Gloria from South Elgin , IL
"Encouraging Word: God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 So sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person"