September 1, 1937 ~ June 28, 2010

George William Fowers, 72, of Pleasant Grove, Utah passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 surrounded by all his children. He was born September 1, 1937 in Driggs, Idaho to George and Wanona Fowers. He married Hilda L. Lopez on September 2, 1960 in the Idaho Falls Temple.

 George grew up in Driggs Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He attended Ricks College before serving an LDS (Spanish-American) Mission in Texas from 1957-1960. He attended Idaho State University and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Brigham Young University in Recreation Therapy. He loved his work and helped thousands of people improve their lives working the crisis center and with the mentally ill for over 40 years. Dad’s gift in life was being creative and generous; he thought of others before himself and gave freely. Although he was retired, he continued to work part time at Valley Mental Health until the day he fell ill.  George worked for years as a scouting executive and loved the Boy Scout program, he served many teaching positions, high priest group leader and as a scout master in his ward for many years and probably has the most complete scouting history collection ever put together. He loved life and his family. He had a joke for every occasion and took every opportunity to create fun things with his grandchildren. He loved collecting…anything, restoring old wagons, playing the piano and drawing.

He is survived by his wife and his four children: Chris (Cal) Metcalf, Springville, Utah; Roxana Shaw, Provo, Utah; Katherine (Todd) Duvall, Santa Clara, Utah; Scott Fowers, Salt Lake City, Utah; 7 grandchildren: Amanda, Ryan (serving LDS Texas-Houston Mission), Samantha, McKell, Brooke, Shelby and Gavyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a daughter.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Third Ward Chapel 435 E. 500 N. Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing on Friday, July 2, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 S. 300 E., Pleasant Grove, and at the church one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at

Timpanogos Hospital and Utah Valley Specialty Hospital.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

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Robert and Mary Howard said:

We would like to say that we will miss Uncle Bill, it was fun for us to visit the yard and hear him tell us the stories of his things. The mobile museam was also a joy to hear him talk about. Some times we would make the effort to find him at the DI and always had fun visiting with him no matter where we found him.

June 30, 2010

Kathy Nielsen Sessions said:

Christine and family, So sorry to of the loss of your father. Always remember and cherish the good times, they will help you through this hard time. Thank goodness for the knowledge that we have of the Eternal plan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

June 30, 2010

Michael John Lloyd said:

With sympathy thinking of your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 30, 2010

Rita Lee Howard Parry said:

Dear Hilda, Chris, Roxana, Kathy, and Scott, and all of your families, We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are about passing of Uncle Bill. We have wanted to come and visit but we understood that it was probably better to wait while he was sick. But you have all been in our thoughts and prayers before and especially since Monday. And we will be seeing you this weekend. I did want to let you know as a FYI that I had mentioned at the reunion that our baby, Andrew, would be getting baptized this Saturday, July 3 at 1:00 pm and were planning to continue to send out invitations. Then on Monday we decided to temporarily halt our plans. We were very sorry to hear on Monday about the passing of Uncle Bill and our hearts were and are very full of emotion and love for all of you. We know that the funeral obviously takes precedence over all other things planned and we wanted to make sure that we were there. But talking with Andrew, we will be moving forward with Andrew's baptism for later in the day at 3:00 pm. We know that makes for a full day but feel that this can be a very special experience to which he is looking forward. We actually feel that both will be very special experiences. Please know how much we love all of you and how very special you have always been to us. I know that even my older boys had some pretty cool scouting experiences with Uncle Bill and he even spoke at Benjamin's Eagle Court of Honor. I have written him and told him and I know that he too will be remembering all of you in his thoughts and prayers. Love, Rita

June 30, 2010

George Scott Fowers said:

I can't begin to tell you all how important you are in his life. I know that even when he became ill that his love and concern for each of you continued to grow. I love my father very much and I can't wait to see him again. Please remember the good times as they have helped me understand this pocess in my life and with much gratitude I have for being given such a wonderful DAD!. With love, I love you Dad. Your son, Scott/sf

June 30, 2010

Trudi Lee Feichtenbeiner-Franson said:

George offered so much to so many! He had a great effect on both staff and clients at Valley. I always knew when I worked with George that I would get some fun stories and a great evening. George was a great teacher and I am grateful to have known him. I know he will be missed! Thoughts and love to George's family, of whom he always spoke so highly and lovingly.

June 30, 2010

Dennis & Kathy Cullimore said:

Hilda and family, We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. We regret that we're out of state and won't be returning until next week. We send our most sincere condolences and love and will be thinking of you, especially over the next few days.

June 30, 2010

Harold Burnham said:

We will all miss George alot, he brought happiness into your life.

July 01, 2010

Leslie (Rusty) Fowers said:

Dear Hilda & Family I just heard today of George's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy and love from Thurston's family to yours at this time. George (Bill to us) will surly be missed. I know that however, there is a wonderful reunion being held now with him and Uncle George, Aunt Wanona, Grandma and Grandpa Fowers, his uncles Bill, Thurston, Merrill, Gerald, and aunts Bernice & Edna, along with his extended family on the Barton side. He is now at peace and rest and ready to do the Lord's work on the other side. It is our loss now and he will be missed...but it won't be long that we will be together again. Love to all Thurston's Family Barbara, Gerald (Gerry),Leslie (Rusty), Barbara Ellen, Richard

July 01, 2010

Stacy Gygi said:

Roxana, Amanda and Ryan, So sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. You are all in our prayers. Love, Stacy, Brian and Logan Gygi

July 02, 2010

Larry (Fowers) Tolpi said:

Dear Hilda and Family, I was surprised and saddened to hear of Bill's passing; he and I are first cousins. We extend our condolences from Berniece's family to yours and pray that your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness and that families can be together forever will bring you peace, comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead. Regrets that we are unable to attend the funeral, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Berniece's Family: Larry, Gerald Lynn, and Kathleen (Kathy)

July 02, 2010

Van Merrill Fowers said:

Dear Hilda and Family, Words fall short of expressing our sorrow on Bill's passing. Please know that we that while we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. With deepest sympathy and Love, Suzanne, Van, Clark, and Todd

July 03, 2010

Brandi Martin said:

I'm so very sad to hear of the passing of such a great Man, But I feel very blessed to have known him. Hilda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. All my love, Brandi

July 04, 2010

Floyd and Diane Edwards said:

Kathrine and Todd, We are so sorry to hear about your father passing away. floyd was fortunate to get to him at various times. Our hearts and prayers goes out to your family. Will you let Hilda also know that we send our condolences? If you need anything, let us know.

July 04, 2010

Kathy Tolpi Loudenslager said:

Family: It has been many years since last seeing the family but I will always remember Bill and his laughter and smile. It always made you happy and the world was a sunny place. May he continue to send his laughter and smiles to you. May the good mmemories help you thru your loss. Loving thoughts, Berniece's daughter Kathy

July 07, 2010

Liz McGill PhD said:

I would like to express my condolences over your loss of George-He and I worked together throughout the years at VMH and George was a dear heart, dedicated professional always wanting to help someone else improve their lives-His kind and gentle manner always brings a smile to my face sincerely Liz

July 15, 2010