jeff’s Story

Site created on July 22, 2023

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Journal entry by the bowers family

Hello, fellow BOWERPOWER tribe!
A wholehearted thank you to all who celebrated Jeff’s legacy with us this weekend. For those who’ve inquired about a recording, the link to watch his service is below.

We’ve been thoroughly enjoying your stories of eagle sightings, and other serendipitous encounters with Jeff’s spirit here on earth.

We, too, continue to feel his love embracing us on the daily...
On Monday 7/31 we experienced nothing short of a miracle when Joe’s life was spared after being shot during an attempted carjacking. Yes, shot! Joe and a few buddies were awaiting friends at a nice Minneapolis park when approached by 5 juveniles who tried to rob them. They stole Joe’s phone & wallet. Joe escaped their grips as one of the masked cowards shot him from behind. The bullet entered his lower left back then exited his abdomen. Unarmed Joe fell to the ground where he was then pistol whipped. Thankfully, his heroic buddies swiftly called 911. Joe removed his shirt and applied pressure. He was rushed via ambulance to HCMC where they expedited CT, X-ray & ultrasound. Gratefully, organs & bones were unscathed. Highest of kudos to the stellar trauma team. Everyone marveled at the truly fortunate location of the injury.
The case is under investigation with bad guys on the loose. Joe & good guys are alive and healing (both mentally and physically). Thanks be to God - with the assist from BOWERPOWER Jeff.

Please be reminded this site was respectfully created for Jeff... where Joe & we look forward to many more happy memories from you about Jeff.
❌⭕️❌


Below are two links for two different viewing options.

This link does not give an option to download the service - only to view:

This is "07-29-23 Memorial - Jeffrey R. Bowers" by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com

Here is the link to use if you'd like to download the service - if this is something you want to do, make sure you download it before October 29, as it will be deleted from our Vimeo site at that time:
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