Susan Revelle Bowers

Susan Revelle Bowers died peacefully at home on June 14, 2015 in Bonita Springs, FL. She was the oldest daughter of four children of the deceased Charles and Ann Revelle of St. Paul, Minnesota and Winnetka, Illinois. David Bowers survives his wife of 53 years. Together Sue and Dave raised three children, Lisa Bowers Hilker (John), Julie Bowers Bullock (Chuck) and Matthew Bowers (Emeli). Sue loved being a grandmother to David, Katie, and Michael Bullock; and Lily and Will Bowers. She is also survived by her siblings, Camille Hebert (Bruce), Mary Lou Sullivan, and Chuck Revelle (Guia) and numerous nieces and nephews. A graduate of New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, Sue graduated from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL in 1961. A Speech and Language Pathologist, she practiced in public and private schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Returning to academia while living in Indiana, Sue earned her M.S. degree in Special Education from Indiana University in 1984. Sue was dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults. The last 16 years of her career she supported and educated individuals with special needs. Her area of expertise focused on autism, research and remedial therapies. Retiring in 2002, Sue and Dave relocated to Bonita Springs, from Diamond Lake, MI, a favorite summer vacation spot. A community supporter, regardless of her residence city/town, Sue would notably be involved with literacy and the arts in Bonita Springs. Her volunteer work most recently consisted of teaching adult immigrants English as a second language in preparation for American citizenship. Sue Bowers lived a life of dedication. She married and raised her children with her loving husband, Dave. She did not waver from her ideals and goals in life, bringing love, knowledge, wisdom, and grace to all who knew her and loved her. She served as an example of a life well-lived. We miss Sue now and evermore. A celebration of her life will be held in Florida this coming fall. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Sue’s memory to Literary Council Gulf Coast, 26820 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 or Autism Alliance of MI, 26500 American Drive, Southfield MI, 48034. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home

Susan Revelle Bowers

April 8, 1939 - June 14, 2015