Leonard Douglas “Doug” Bowser Jr. passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Bedford, Texas, at the age of 84. Doug was born in Denison, Texas on December 12, 1941, to Rosalee Farry Bowser and Leonard D. Bowser, Sr. Doug spent his youth living in Texas and was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Doug eventually returned to Texas to earn his Bachelor’s degree at Texas Christian University, where he met Judy A. Johnston. Doug and Judy were married on August 12, 1965, and moved from Fort Worth to Houston to start their family. While in Houston, Doug and Judy welcomed their daughter, Traci. After several years, they sold the Houston house and relocated to Moline, Illinois in 1976. In Moline, their family expanded to welcome Todd. Doug was a salesman with many varied experiences, from early years as a shoe salesperson to working for Chrysler, Toyota, Exide Battery, Cessna Fluid Power and Avis. He also ran his own auto parts store for several years in Moline, Illinois.
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