Ivan S. Bowyer, 86 formerly of Easton, PA died December 20, 2018 at Gracedale. He was a 1951 graduate of Easton High School and member of the Blue Church in Williams Twp. He had been employed by the Bethlehem Corporation in Easton for many years before retiring. Ivan loved playing the harmonica and enjoyed his weekly gatherings at Williams Restaurant with his harmonica group. He was also an avid woodworker and served in the army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Savitz) Bowyer; his children: Sharon Achey (husband Wayne) of Bethlehem, PA, Kevin Bowyer (wife Victoria) of Beaufort, SC, Stephanie (husband Francisco) Buenrostro of Indiana, Timothy Bowyer of Nazareth, PA; brother: Evan Martin; sister: Patricia Mehrkam; 6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Beth Black
December 27, 2018 at 4:53 pm
I have fond memories of Uncle Ive when I was a child. Our condolences to you all. May you all find peace in the memories of his earthly journey ❤️ Beth (Piatt) & Pip Black
TRICIA L SCHOENECK LAMBERT
March 19, 2019 at 1:26 pm
My deepest sympathies to Ive’s family. He will be greatly missed. Ive was always at my Nana’s (Marion Kreitz Schoeneck), and he loved that harmonica. Everytime I hear one, I will be thinking of him. Rest in Peace!