James Dale Mowry

James Dale Mowry, 83, of Topeka, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. He was born December 18, 1929 at Milford, Kansas the son of Madison Melitus and Estella Pearl (Johnson) Mowry. He graduated from high school in Junction City, Kansas, and various college courses. He was a Lt. Col. with the Kansas Army Guard, managing various Data Processing Operations, and in Logistics Department for 36 years retiring in 1984. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and lapidary work. He was a member of the TopKans Square Dance Club, Plus Squares Square Dance Club and the Topeka Gem and Mineral Society. He married Joyce Romaine Nevins. On February 16, 1985, he married Mildred “Millie” Felch Garrison, in Topeka. She survives the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Vicki Simons (Pat) of Meriden, sons James Mowry (Kathy) of Oberlin, OH., David Mowry (Annette) of Topeka, Michael Garrison (Cindy) of Topeka and daughter Sonya Williams (Frank) of Netawaka, KS. Other survivors include thirteen Grand-children and four Great-Grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and one son John Mowry of Jacksonville, FL.
Cremation is planned, with a Memorial service at the Countryside Christian Church 3635 NE Hwy K4, Topeka, KS., Friday from 1-3 p.m. Burial will be at the Milford Cemetery, Milford, KS., at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 15, 2013. Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Midland Care Hospice, 4037 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.