Timothy G. Bowermaster (Doc), 68, of Chillicothe died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 after an 8 month fight against cancer at his residence.
He was born October 4, 1943 in Pekin, IL the son of Thurl C and Florence M. (Gibson) Bowermaster.
He married Colette L. Palumbo on April 4, 1964. Together they had one daughter, Lynette (Kurt) Norris of St. Charles, IL., and one son Michael (Rachel) Bowermaster of Chillicothe, IL.
Also surviving him are three sisters Judi (Sam) Johnson, Chris (Jim) Bridges, and Amy (Rickie) Beard all of Peoria, five granddaughters; Kennedi and Hailey Norris, Madelyn, Grace and Audrey Bowermaster.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Mark Benson.
Tim graduated from Spalding High School and went on to have a career in the car business for almost 40 years. He worked as the Finance Manager at Riverside Chevrolet in Chillicothe for 15 years, last working Feb. 11, 2012.
Tim most enjoyed spending time with his three sisters, children and granddaughters. His hobbies included golfing, hunting, boating and watching western movies.
Tim always had a positive attitude and was so much fun to be around.
He was a great man and was loved by his family and friends. His memory will live on with them.
Visitation was held from 5-7:00pm on Friday, February 17 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Funeral service was held at 11:00am on Saturday at the funeral home with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Cremation rites were accorded following the service and inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Illinois Cancer Center in Peoria.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com
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